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"Bilateral" means both the knees are concerned.
"replacement" probably means a prothesis will be put instead of the bone and flesh knee.
To elaborate on above answer bilateral knee replacement is a surgical procedure where in knee replacement surgeon replaces both arthritic knees of patients in a same hospitalization period.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 12y agoBoth the left & right knee
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Does medicare cover bilateral knee on the same day?
yes, they will cover a bilateral knee replacement if the doctor's documentation shows that both knees need replacement.
What exercises increase the range of motion after bilateral knee replacement surgery?
I had bilateral knee replacent surgery three months ago. I have not been able to increase the range of motion beyond 95 degrees. I exercise daily on a stationary bike and a rowing machine. Swelling is almost gone.
How do you find a doctor that will do bilateral knee replacement?
Ask you own physician or general practitioner whom they recommend. search internet, facebook and do enough research.
You had bilateral knee replacement surgery 3 years ago Now your right knee clicks - very loudly - every time you bend your knee Should you be concerned?
I would suggest you contact some experienced surgeon now. We refer our patients to a trained Knee Surgeons only.
You had bilateral knee replacement surgery 2 years ago and now your knee is constantly giving out when you walk What is going on?
you had a tkr done by a dodgy surgeon and he did not do it properly, that's why you are suffering, just like me, now awaiting a revision.
What is BL knee pain?
B/L Knee means Bilateral knees, i guess
How good is attune knee replacement?
The attune knee replacement is the newest innovated, type of knee replacement. The attune knee replacement is so good that is provides more mobility and it eases the unstable feeling most all patients have with any other type of knee replacement.
How can I find out which knee replacement I received?
How can I find what knee replacement was used for my surgery?
Will Medicare pay for a second knee replacement?
Will Medicare pay for a second knee replacement on the same knee?
Is total knee arthroplasty and knee replacement the same?
Total knee replacement is a type of total joint arthroplasty. Total joint arthroplasty could refer to any joint replacement.
What causes a mushy material to form around a total knee replacement and cause it to fail?
i have knocking in the knee after total knee replacement is this normal
Can plastic knee replacement cause copd?
My mother is 80, has COPD and is considering a total knee replacement
