Quantifying Clinical Encounters for Orthopaedic Hip and Knee Surgeries: A Retrospective Analysis of Provider Workload

Adam Rana MD, MaineHealth
Zoë A Walsh MPH, MaineHealth
Janel Sewell MS, MaineHealth
Amanda V. Sirisoma BS
Kamli Faour, MaineHealth
Brian J. McGrory, MaineHealth

Presented at the 2026 Costas T. Lambrew Research Retreat

Abstract

Care delivery for total hip arthroplasty (THA) and total knee arthroplasty (TKA) has evolved substantially over the past decade, with major reductions in hospital length of stay (LOS) and a shift toward discharge to home.