Staggered bilateral total knee arthroplasty during a single hospitalization: is it still an option? a systematic review

ConclusionsSingle-hospitalization staggered BTKA does not appear to be safer than the well-established simultaneous or staged procedures. Overall, the data suggest that staggered BTKA will continue to decline in utilization, as staggered BTKA does not appear to yield clinical advantage over simultaneous BTKA in a medically appropriate patient.Level of evidence IIIsystematic review (lowest level of studies included)
Source: Musculoskeletal Surgery - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research