title: Simultaneous-bilateral TKA: double trouble - opposes.
abstract: In this paper, we will consider the current role   of simultaneous-bilateral TKA. Based on available evidence, it is   our opinion that bilateral one stage TKR is a safe and efficacious treatment   for patients with severe bilateral arthritic knee disease but should   be reserved for selected patients without significant medical comorbidities.
authors.affiliation: Hospital for Special Surgery, 535 East 70th Street, New York, New York 10021, USA. sculcot@hss.edu
authors.forename: T P
authors.initials: TP
authors.lastname: Sculco
authors.forename: P K
authors.initials: PK
authors.lastname: Sculco
mesh_terms: D019645:Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee / Q000379:methods* / Q000401:mortality; D006801:Humans; D020370:Osteoarthritis, Knee / Q000401:mortality / Q000601:surgery*; D018579:Patient Selection; D019990:Perioperative Care / Q000379:methods; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D016896:Treatment Outcome