elevated C-reactive protein group (preoperative, *P* \< 0.000; postoperative 0 days, 0.000; postoperative 0 days, 0.000; postoperative 0 months, 0.000)](IJOrtho-00-000-g000){#F0}  ![Comparative data of temporal values of erythrocyte sedimentation rate in bilateral total knee arthroplasty have a similar temporal pattern between the elevated C-reactive protein and nonelevated C-reactive protein groups. \*At 0 months after surgery, mean values 