Unilateral versus simultaneous bilateral total hip arthroplasty. The Belgian experience

Bilateral hip osteoarthritis is frequent. The safety and patient selection of simultaneous bilateral total hip arthroplasty (SBTHA) is still debated. The purpose of this article was to share our experience and assess if performing SBTHA carries more risk than unilateral total hip arthroplasty (UTHA). Methods: A retrospective data analysis was performed on 468 patients who underwent either UTHA (418 patients) or SBTHA (50 patients) using a direct anterior approach between June 2016 and December 2020. Apart from SBTHA patients being significantly younger, there was no significant preoperative di... Mehr ...