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The Journal of Arthroplasty, ISSN: 0883-5403, Vol: 18, Issue: 8, Page: 972-978
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An evaluation of the safety and efficacy of simultaneous bilateral total knee arthroplasty
L. Leonard; D. M. Williamson; J. P. Ivory; C. JennisonKnee
This study directly compared the clinical and radiographic results and patient satisfaction of a group of simultaneous, bilateral total knee arthroplasties (92) with a year of surgery matched unilateral total knee arthroplasties (92). Death within 1 month of surgery occurred in 1 bilateral patient and no unilateral patients. Significant cardiorespiratory complications were recorded in 6 bilateral patients and 2 unilateral patients. Patients with pre-existing cardiorespiratory conditions were particularly at risk. Analysis revealed a 98% 7-year survivorship for unilateral procedures and 97% for bilateral. In this study, 95% of bilateral patients stated they would choose the same option again.
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