The choice between simultaneous and staged procedures has sparked considerable debate within the orthopedic community, centered around concerns of increased operative times, potential for higher complication rates, and the economic burden associated with simultaneous procedures.
The study’s design, rooted in precedents from similar research endeavors,14 aimed to discern the differential impacts of simultaneous versus staged bilateral hip arthroplasty on economic burdens and patient outcomes.
Statistical AnalysisThe cohort was stratified into two groups based on the surgical approach: simultaneous or staged bilateral hip arthroplasty.
Staged bilateral hip arthroplasty incurs higher overall costs compared to simultaneous procedures, indicating a clear economic advantage for the latter.
Future studies should aim to incorporate both direct and indirect costs to provide a more holistic understanding of the cost-effectiveness of simultaneous versus staged procedures...
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