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Table 3 Waiting time (days) for surgery after cancellation in the diagnostic groups frequently cancelled

From: Incidence and root causes of cancellations for elective orthopaedic procedures: a single center experience of 17,625 consecutive cases

 

0-7 days

8-30 days

31-90 days

> 90 days

Partial resection of the meniscus

19

70

78

71

Primary total knee replacement

10

33

41

137

Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction

5

38

66

58

Primary total hip replacement

16

25

41

78

Arthroscopy other than meniscus resection

12

38

61

34

Acromioplasty (shoulder)

3

10

28

25

Major foot surgery

2

10

13

22