Analysis of 80 bilateral hip replacement surgeries performed in a single session. Feasibility study.
Patients affected with bilateral coxarthrosis often present with clinical and radiographic findings that are similar on both sides. The experience with 80 patients submitted to bilateral hip replacement in a single session demonstrated the usefulness and the reduction in costs in relation to hospitalization and rehabilitation. Indications and contraindications must be taken seriously.
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Istituto Neurotraumatologico Italiano di Grottaferrata RM. francesco.bove@studiomedicobove.com
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D019644:Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods* / Q000534:rehabilitation; D005240:Feasibility Studies; D005260:Female; D006621:Hip Joint / Q000601:surgery*; D006760:Hospitalization / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D006801:Humans; D007902:Length of Stay; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D015207:Osteoarthritis, Hip / Q000601:surgery*; D012189:Retrospective Studies