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Tourniquet use decreases estimated blood loss but has no effect on functional outcomes after TKR
January 2020
Tourniquet use decreases estimated blood loss but has no effect on functional outcomes after TKR
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Tourniquet Use Does Not Affect Functional Outcomes or Pain After Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Prospective, Double-Blinded, Randomized Controlled Trial
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2019 Oct 16;101(20):1821-1828. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.19.00146.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
The use of tourniquets in total knee replacement (TKR) remains controversial. Purported benefits include less blood loss, better surgical field visualization, and quicker operative times. On the other hand, there are concerns with regards to vascular damage, and post-operative pain and muscle function. In this study, the authors randomized 200 patients undergoing primary TKR to undergo surgery wit...
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