Study identifies patients at increased risk after bilateral knee replacement surgery
Thursday, July 14, 2011 - 09:30
in Health & Medicine
A new study has identified patients who are at a higher risk of morbidity and mortality when undergoing knee replacement surgery in both legs at the same time. The study found that patients who have a history of significant medical problems, especially congestive heart failure or pulmonary hypertension, are at increased risk for major complications.