Staged Bilateral Knee Replacement Surgery
In staged bilateral knee replacement, both knees are replaced in two separate surgeries. These surgeries are done a few months apart. Each surgery lasts about two hours. This staged approach allows one knee to recover before the second knee undergoes surgery.
The main advantage of a staged procedure is the reduced risk of complications. It also requires a shorter hospital stay.
he time between surgeries may vary depending upon your individual medical condition but most surgeons will want you to recover about 3 months from the first surgery before you undergo the second surgery
