In the absence of reliable evidence, it is the opinion of the workgroup that simultaneous bilateral total knee arthroplasty (TKA) could be performed vs. staged (>90 days) bilateral TKA in appropriately selected patients but should be performed with caution and should be avoided with patients who are at high risk of cardiopulmonary complications
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Surgical Management of Osteoarthritis of the Knee Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline Web site. Published 2022. Accessed January 18, 2023 at: