This study was aimed to look into factors responsible for delayed mobilization after lower limb arthroplasty and effect on length of stay. It is an observational study conducted at Kings Mill Hospital from August to October 2021. All patients undergoing primary knee or hip arthroplasty were included in the study, while patients with revision surgeries were excluded. A proforma was designed to record demographics and different variables including medications, type of anaesthesia, orthostatic hypotension, dizziness, preop and post op pain score, fall in haemoglobin, analgesia and length of stay. Patients were assessed on day one and data was recorded in the proforma. Data was analysed using SPSS.Abstract
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