Impact of general vs. regional anaesthesia on one‐year clinical outcomes and healthcare utilisation after lower limb arthroplasty: a retrospective study

Although general anaesthesia and regional anaesthesia showed comparable one-year mortality, general anaesthesia was associated with lower risks of major depression and care provider dependency but higher readmission rates than regional anaesthesia. These findings suggest that the choice of anaesthesia may have important implications for long-term outcomes beyond mortality.