When to go for Bilateral knee replacement?

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DR. SUNIL RAJAN
Head of Department Apollo Institute of
Orthopaedics, Apollo Hospitals, Indore M.S
Orthopedics, Specialization Joint Replacement
Surgery
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When to go for Bilateral knee replacement?
Knee arthroplasty (ARTH-row-plas-tee) is a
surgical procedure used to treat severely damaged
knee joints by removing damaged or diseased
cartilage and bone and replacing it with an
artificial joint. An artificial joint
(prosthesis) constructed of metal alloys,
high-grade resins, and polymers will replace the
patient's damaged thighbone, shinbone, and
kneecap.
Moreover, Knee replacement surgery is an option
for patients with extensive knee joint
degeneration due to arthritis or other causes.
When both knees are damaged, it is possible to
replace both in one operation.
What Is a Bilateral Knee Replacement?
Severe wear and tear on both knees may
necessitate a double knee replacement if you want
to continue participating in normal daily
activities.
The two categories are as follows -
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• Both knees are replaced at different times during
  a staged bilateral knee replacement, with a few
  months in between the procedures.

• Both knees are replaced at once in a procedure
  known as simultaneous bilateral knee replacement.

• After carefully evaluating your unique medical
  needs, your doctor will recommend a specific
  procedure.

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Why would I need to get a BKR?
Arthritis that is so severe that it affects both
knees, causing pain and stiffness that makes
normal activities difficult and drastically
lowers the patient's quality of life, is the most
prevalent reason for a bilateral knee
replacement. Even routine activities, like
putting on your shoes and socks, might become
arduous if you're experiencing substantial
stiffness. Weight-bearing movements, such as
standing and walking, often aggravate the pain.
Knee arthritis is typically a degenerative
disease that develops with time.
A younger, healthier, non-obese person with knee
stiffness, discomfort, and activity limitations
that significantly diminish the quality of life
would be a good candidate for a simultaneous
complete knee replacement.
Patients with severe knee deformities in both
knees are another group who may benefit from
combined treatment. The patient will be able to
walk more normally and recover faster if the
abnormality in both knees is addressed
simultaneously.
What are the benefits of Bilateral knee
replacement?
Patients can recover faster when they undergo
knee replacement surgery on both legs.
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Patients must undergo one procedure, one stay in
the hospital, and one recovery program.
Reduced patient absence rates are a common
trend.
How long will it take to recover after having a
knee replaced?

• Spending as much as ten days in the hospital
  following double knee replacement surgery is
  possible.

• The next step in the healing process is a
  transfer to a rehabilitation facility where you
  can participate in physical therapy. There is a
  chance that you will need help getting around for
  three weeks after this operation.

• After having bilateral knee replacements done in
  stages, you may need to spend three to five days
  in the hospital. You may require assistance for
  the first week and then a cane, walker, or
  crutches until you can walk without them.

• Total knee replacements typically require between
  six and twelve weeks for a full recovery.

• Even though the time it takes to get back to
  normal life following either form of double knee
  replacement is about the same, the simultaneous
  bilateral procedure allows you to get back to
  work and life sooner.

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Typically, a knee replacement is done in stages
over six months to a year. After surgery on one
knee and allowing it to heal, the doctor will
repeat the process on the second knee a few
months later.
Recovery phase after Bilateral Knee Replacement
Most patients can care for themselves and resume
regular activities after six weeks. As little as
three to six weeks is all it takes to get them
behind the wheel. It could take four to six
months to a year to fully recover following knee
replacement surgery. Even while a total knee
replacement can improve mobility, most patients
won't be able to do more than they could before
they develop arthritis.
A prosthetic knee's sensation may differ from
that of a natural knee. A tiny poll found that
even 12 months after surgery, most patients could
feel their replacement knees. Their awareness
stood out most while climbing stairs, kneeling,
or getting out of a chair. About half of the
people in the poll also reported experiencing
symptoms, including knee stiffness (the most
common symptom), edema, crackling, or numbness.
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