Could a geriatric check before knee or hip surgery boost recovery and cut costs?
NCT ID NCT04001699
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at whether a team-based health assessment before knee or hip replacement surgery improves quality of life and reduces healthcare costs for patients aged 65 and older with multiple chronic conditions. 157 patients were randomly assigned to receive either usual care or an additional assessment by a geriatrician, nurse, physiotherapist, and pharmacist. The team created a plan to manage chronic diseases, nutrition, medications, and physical activity before surgery.
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Active substance
Preoperative geriatric assessment by an interprofessional team
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that a thorough check-up before surgery improves recovery and lowers healthcare costs for older patients with multiple health issues.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study (157 participants) in two Finnish municipalities, so results may not apply to other regions or larger populations. The intervention is a care process, not a drug, so benefits may be modest.
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University of Eastern Finland
Kuopio, FI-70211, Finland