No Difference in 30-day Mortality Between Patients Undergoing Bilateral Simultaneous Total Knee Arthroplasty With Technology Assistance Compared to Conventional Instrumentation.

ABSTRACT: Background: Bilateral simultaneous total knee arthroplasty (BSTKA) has decreased in frequency due to concerns about higher rates of early mortality and complications than unilateral or staged surgeries. Purpose: We sought to evaluate whether technology assistance (encompassing robotics and computer assistance) decreases early mortality following BSTKA. Methods: We conducted a retrospective cohort study using a national all-payer claims database. Patients who underwent BSTKA from October 2015 to December 2020 were identified. Univariate and multivariable analyses were conducted to compare outcomes in patients who underwent BSTKA with technology assistance compared to conventional instrumentation. The primary outcome was 30-day postoperative mortality. Secondary outcomes

SUBMITTER: Cohen JS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11393621 | biostudies-literature | 2024 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature