Abstract
Ipsilateral hip and knee replacements as a single surgical procedure were performed on a total of 12 joints of 4 patients with rheumatoid arthritis. The number of operations totaled 6. In 2 of the 4 patients, bilateral hip and knee replacements were performed. A striking improvement in the walking ability was achieved in all of the cases. Regarding complications, only mild thrombophlebitis was seen in one patient.
For a patient who needs Ipsilateral or bilateral hip and knee replacements, this surgical technique is thought to be very usefur from the following aspects. First, the number of operations can be reduced by this technique. Second, this technique enables very efficient postoperative rehabilitation.
