title: Bilateral one-stage total hip replacement in rheumatoid arthritis and SPA.
abstract: Sixteen cases of bilateral total one-stage hip replacements in patients with rheumatoid arthritis or ankylosing spondylitis are reviewed. Special reference is given to peroperative problems, complications, and indications in a hospital with on intensive care unit. The indications are discussed and the results compared with larger series published earlier in literature. One-stage procedure proves to be a proper alternative in cases with severe bilateral disease. The rate of complications is comparable to that of unilateral procedures. A marked decrease in time consumption can be achieved.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001172:Arthritis, Rheumatoid / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006622:Hip Prosthesis; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D013167:Spondylitis, Ankylosing / Q000601:surgery*