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Comparison of tibial fixation quality in cemented TKA with and without a tourniquet
May 2016
Comparison of tibial fixation quality in cemented TKA with and without a tourniquet
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Absence of a Tourniquet Does Not Affect Fixation of Cemented TKA: A Randomized RSA Study of 70 Patients
J Arthroplasty. 2015 Dec;30(12):2128-32Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
70 individuals undergoing unilateral total knee arthroplasty were randomized to the procedure either with or without the use of a pneumatic tourniquet. The purpose of this study was to determine if performing cemented TKA without a tourniquet had a significant effect on tibial implant fixation and extent of implant migration. Findings displayed no significant differences between groups in terms of...
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