The Journal of arthroplasty
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Comparative Study
Comparing the 30-Day Risk of Venous Thromboembolism and Bleeding in Simultaneous Bilateral vs Unilateral Total Knee Arthroplasty.
Simultaneous bilateral total knee arthroplasty (SBTKA) may offer certain benefits; however, its overall safety is still disputed. This study aimed at comparing the risk of thromboembolism and bleeding in patients who underwent SBTKA vs unilateral total knee arthroplasty (TKA). ⋯ SBTKA confers an increased risk of postoperative VTE, bleeding, and composite morbidity at 30 days, with no increase in mortality.