Routine follow-up may not be needed for people undergoing joint replacement surgery.
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Abstract
The studyKingsbury SR, Smith LK, Czoski Murray CJ, et al. Safety of disinvestment in mid- to late-term follow-up post primary hip and knee replacement: the UK SAFE evidence synthesis and recommendations. <i>Health Soc Care Deliv Res</i> 2022;10. doi:10.3310/KODQ0769To read the full NIHR Alert, go to: https://evidence.nihr.ac.uk/alert/joint-replacement-many-people-can-safely-wait-10-years-for-follow-up/.
Medical subject headings
- Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee