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Lower blood loss and increased early ROM with knee flexion vs. extension after TKA
July 2017
Lower blood loss and increased early ROM with knee flexion vs. extension after TKA
Study Type:Meta-analysis/Systematic Review
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Impact of flexion versus extension of knee position on outcomes after total knee arthroplasty: a meta-analysis
Arch Orthop Trauma Surg. 2017 Feb;137(2):257-265Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
Ten randomized controlled trials were included in this meta-analysis comparing blood loss and range of motion following total knee arthroplasty between knee positioning in flexion versus extension. Results demonstrated significantly lower calculated total blood loss and hidden blood loss with flexion protocols, but no significant difference in postoperative blood drainage volume. Transfusion rate ...
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