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Originally Posted by ponjohn

The reason why Docs don't perform bilateral (hip or knee) is the compensation from the insurance company is not double as if they did them separately.

Sometimes they'll "stack" the schedule and do one side and while you're still in the hospital they do the second side. Needless to say insurance companies are wise to this strategy.

Any prognosis as to why you have AVN?

Good luck!!

At my urging, my doctor performed bi-lateral knee replacements on me at age 57 in 1997. I had totally worn out my cartilage, leaving my knees bone-on-bone. I convinced my doc that my wife's and my quality of life was at stake, and that I recognized that I might have to have them done again in 10-15 years. Every couple of years I request x-rays and so far everything is in good order. At 73 years old I no longer jog, play tennis, or desert race my Husky so I hope to outlive the need for a second surgery.

TUFF recovery, having both knees replaced at the same time . I used a passive knee exercise machine for one hour on one knee, then switched to the other knee for most of my waking hours. For me it was worth it since I was able to half the rehab time compared to doing them separately.

The surgery was performed by Cigna, my HMO at the time.