The current average tariff of a total knee replacement (TKR) is £5500. The approximate cost of each knee prosthesis is £2500. Therefore, length of patient stay (LOS) and the cost of patient rehabilitation influence the total costs significantly. Previous studies have shown a mean LOS of between 5 and 9.4 days for patients undergoing primary unilateral TKR but none looked at the factors influencing length of stay following bilateral primary total knee replacements (BTKR) at the same sitting. To identify significant factors that influence the LOS following BTKR at the same sitting in a single centre in the UK.Background
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Post-operative acute kidney injury is significant complication following surgery. Patients who develop AKI have an increased risk for progression into chronic kidney disease, end-stage renal failure and increased mortality risk. The patient outcomes following total knee replacement (TKR), who develop AKI has been a topic of interest in recent years as it may have patient and medicolegal implications. Nevertheless, there are no studies looking at the incidence, risk factors and outcomes of AKI following bilateral TKRs at the same sitting. To determine the incidence, risk factors and outcomes of post-operative AKI following bilateral TKRs surgery at the same sitting.Background
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