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ArticleJournal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Global research & reviews2019

The Evaluation of Single-Sided Total Knee Arthroplasty Versus Simultaneous Bilateral Total Knee Arthroplasty Improvements and Postoperative Progression Based on Patient-Based Outcome Scoring: A Rural Retrospective Clinical Orthopaedic Study.

Arielle Harnik, Jay Boughanem, Patrick Hart, Omer Margolin, Landon Collins, Ryan Hilton

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Article in Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Global research & reviews, 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

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6 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Arielle HarnikDivision of Surgery, Hilo Medical Center (Ms. Harnik, Dr. Boughanem, Mr. Margolin, Mr. Collins, and Mr. Hilton); Hilo Bone and Joint Clinic (Ms. Harnik, Dr. Boughanem, Mr. Margolin, Mr. Collins, and Mr. Hilton); and University of Hawaii at Hilo, Hilo, HI (Dr. Hart).
Jay BoughanemDivision of Surgery, Hilo Medical Center (Ms. Harnik, Dr. Boughanem, Mr. Margolin, Mr. Collins, and Mr. Hilton); Hilo Bone and Joint Clinic (Ms. Harnik, Dr. Boughanem, Mr. Margolin, Mr. Collins, and Mr. Hilton); and University of Hawaii at Hilo, Hilo, HI (Dr. Hart).
Patrick HartDivision of Surgery, Hilo Medical Center (Ms. Harnik, Dr. Boughanem, Mr. Margolin, Mr. Collins, and Mr. Hilton); Hilo Bone and Joint Clinic (Ms. Harnik, Dr. Boughanem, Mr. Margolin, Mr. Collins, and Mr. Hilton); and University of Hawaii at Hilo, Hilo, HI (Dr. Hart).
Omer MargolinDivision of Surgery, Hilo Medical Center (Ms. Harnik, Dr. Boughanem, Mr. Margolin, Mr. Collins, and Mr. Hilton); Hilo Bone and Joint Clinic (Ms. Harnik, Dr. Boughanem, Mr. Margolin, Mr. Collins, and Mr. Hilton); and University of Hawaii at Hilo, Hilo, HI (Dr. Hart).
Landon CollinsDivision of Surgery, Hilo Medical Center (Ms. Harnik, Dr. Boughanem, Mr. Margolin, Mr. Collins, and Mr. Hilton); Hilo Bone and Joint Clinic (Ms. Harnik, Dr. Boughanem, Mr. Margolin, Mr. Collins, and Mr. Hilton); and University of Hawaii at Hilo, Hilo, HI (Dr. Hart).
Ryan HiltonDivision of Surgery, Hilo Medical Center (Ms. Harnik, Dr. Boughanem, Mr. Margolin, Mr. Collins, and Mr. Hilton); Hilo Bone and Joint Clinic (Ms. Harnik, Dr. Boughanem, Mr. Margolin, Mr. Collins, and Mr. Hilton); and University of Hawaii at Hilo, Hilo, HI (Dr. Hart).
University of Hawaii at Hilo · US

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionBoth graduated single-sided total knee arthroplasty (SSTKA) and simultaneous bilateral total knee arthroplasty (SBTKA) are viable options for bilateral knee arthritis, and deciding which option to pursue is still debated. We aim to compare the two modalities using the patient-based oxford knee score and Visual analog pain scores in micropolitan settings.

methodsOxford knee score and Visual analog pain scores were administered preoperatively and postoperatively 1, 6, and 12 months to 115 patients who underwent total knee arthroplasty. The 115 cohort was divided into two groups, those who underwent SSTKA and those who received SBTKA.

resultsCross-group analysis showed a significant difference with oxford scores at the 1-month postoperative interval ( DISCUSSION: This study indicates that the patient-based outcome measures for the SBTKA group lagged behind the SSTKA group. The overall improvement a year out from surgery is comparable, and both groups had significant improvement in function. The SBTKA patient group had markedly lower functional outcome measures based on oxford scores at 1 month post-op compared with the SSTKA group; this may help in decision-making and patient selection.

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