Course Code: REL-RTS-0-TJRCP
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028
Learning Objectives:
Recall at least two common joint replacement procedures for the hip and knee and the expected clinical presentation during the acute phase of recovery.
Identify at least three current trends in pre/post-operative management of total hip and knee replacement.
Outline:
Section 1: Overview of Outpatient Total Joint Arthroplasty
Transition from Inpatient to Outpatient Management
Why This Matters
Outpatient TJA
Patient Selection and Screening
Biological and Medical Risk Factors
Non-Medical Factors
Perioperative Care
Preoperative Education
Prehabilitation Programs
Minimally Invasive Surgical Techniques
Multimodal Pain Management Pathways
Early Postoperative Mobilization
Rapid Recovery Protocols
Common Complications
Postoperative Urinary Retention (POUR)
Hypotension
Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV)
Surgical site infection (SSI)
Venous thromboembolism (VTE)
Outcomes
Meet Mr. Giles
Meet Mrs. Simpson
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Updates in Total Hip Arthroplasty
Prehabilitation Trends
Timing, Frequency, and Duration
Advocacy
Surgical Procedure Trends
Posterolateral Approach
Anterolateral Approach
Direct Lateral Approach
Direct Anterior Approach
Acute Therapy Phase Considerations
Timing of Postoperative Rehabilitation
Adherence to Postsurgical Precautions
Discharge Considerations
Continuum of Care
Transition to Outpatient Services
Expected Recovery Timeline
Mr. Giles’ Postop Precautions
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Updates in Total Knee Arthroplasty
Prehabilitation Trends
Surgical Procedure Trends
Acute Therapy Phase Considerations
Timing of Postoperative Rehabilitation
Continuous Passive Motion (CPM) Devices
Cryotherapy
Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES)
Importance of Knee Extension
Continuum of Care
Acute Care Discharge
Transition to Outpatient Services
Expected Recovery Timeline
Mrs. Simpson’s Home Health Hiccup
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Subject Matter Expert: Nicole Fogarty, PT, DPT
Nicole Fogarty holds a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Northeastern University. She has experience treating patients with cardiopulmonary, orthopedic, and neurological impairments in the inpatient setting. She also has experience in outpatient orthopedics. She has additional training in medical screening, lumbopelvic examination and treatment, and treatment of patients with cardiopulmonary diseases. Nicole enjoys using her clinical experience and interest in current rehabilitation research as a Physical Therapy writer for Relias.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Basic level Physical Therapist; Basic level Physical Therapist Assistant; in the following settings: Assisted Living Facility, Comprehensive Outpatient Rehabilitation Facilities (CORFs), Home Health Agencies, Hospitals: Acute, Rehabilitation Settings, Skilled Nursing Facility.
Relias Learning will be transparent in disclosing if any commercial support, sponsorship or co-providership is present prior to the learner completing the course.
Relias Learning has a grievance policy in place to facilitate reports of dissatisfaction. Relias Learning will make every effort to resolve each grievance in a mutually satisfactory manner. In order to report a complaint or grievance please contact Relias Learning at support@reliaslearning.com.
All courses offered by Relias Learning, LLC are developed from a foundation of diversity, inclusiveness, and a multicultural perspective. Knowledge, values and awareness related to cultural competency are infused throughout the course content.
To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.