title: Analysis of 80 bilateral hip replacement surgeries performed in a single session. Feasibility study.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Istituto Neurotraumatologico Italiano di Grottaferrata RM. francesco.bove@studiomedicobove.com
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Bove
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Costantino
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Volpato
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Russo
mesh_terms: 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