Cancellation and short postponement of primary hip or knee arthroplasty does not influence postoperative joint specific function or health related quality of life.

Cancellation and short delay did not influence joint specific outcome or QoL following THA or TKA at one-year. Preoperative hip specific pain, function and QoL were worse in cancelled THA patients, suggesting deterioration while waiting for their surgery, but this did not affect their postoperative outcome.