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Is simultaneous bilateral total knee arthroplasty safe in geriatric population? A retrospective cohort study with
Raju Vaishya1, Vipul Vijay1, Kapil Mani K C1
1Institution - Department of Orthopaedics and Joint Replacement Surgery, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi 110076, India.
Introduction:
Considering the old age, uncertain life expectancy, co-morbidities and fear of postoperative complications, elderly patients often hesitate to undergo simultaneous bilateral total knee arthroplasty (SBTKA).
Materials & Methods:
A retrospective study of SBTKA in 46 patients (92 knees) of age >70 years done between 2003 and 2012. Mean age was 80.13 ± 5.24 years (range -70-93 years).
Results:
74 percent had 1 or more major medical problems. There was a significant improvement of KSS at six months (p value = 0.00).
Conclusion:
With expected benefits of surgery, SBTKA seems a safe, efficient, and viable procedure for carefully selected elderly patients.
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