Study shows many patients com safely wait 10 years for follow-up after primary hip and knee replacement

Safety of disinvestment in mid- to late-term follow-up post primary hip and knee replacement: the UK SAFE evidence synthesis and recommendations – Health Technology Assessment

Commentary: Joint replacements: many people can safely wait 10 years for follow-up – National Institute for Health and Care Research

Commentary on Twitter

Many people do not need a follow-up appointment after hip or knee replacement surgery. Research found that most people who had replacement surgery using UK-recommended replacement joints can safely wait 10 years: https://t.co/L0ZQ9M0Dno@srkingsbury @lindsayksmith6 @LeedsBRC pic.twitter.com/Db6GUZG4SA

— NIHR Evidence (@NIHRevidence) January 12, 2023