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Is bilateral knee arthroscopy suitable as a day-case procedure?

A Kulkarni1, S Brooks, P B Pynsent

  • 1Birmingham Heartlands and Solihull NHS Trust, Bordsley Green East, Birmingham, B9 5SS, UK. ashwin_kulkarni@hotmail.com

The Knee
|August 2, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Bilateral knee arthroscopy is a safe day-case procedure, with complication rates comparable to unilateral procedures. Most patients can walk unaided post-operation, indicating successful outpatient management.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Outpatient Procedures

Background:

  • Bilateral knee arthroscopy is increasingly performed.
  • Assessing its suitability as a day-case procedure is crucial for healthcare efficiency.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the safety and efficacy of bilateral knee arthroscopy as a same-day surgical procedure.
  • To analyze complication rates and patient mobility outcomes following bilateral knee arthroscopy.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 108 cases, with 100 included in the audit.
  • Data collected on patient demographics, anesthetic details, diagnoses, procedures, and post-operative outcomes.
  • Complications were categorized as major or minor.

Main Results:

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  • 68% of patients could walk without aids post-procedure; 31% required walking sticks.
  • Overall complication rate was similar to unilateral arthroscopy.
  • Mild post-operative pain was the most frequent minor complication (26%).

    • Conclusions:

    • Bilateral knee arthroscopy is a safe and viable day-case surgical option.
    • The procedure demonstrates acceptable complication rates and good functional recovery for same-day discharge.
    • Further research could explore optimizing pain management for bilateral arthritis cases.