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Flexed knee position after TKA reduces blood loss and length of hospital stay
August 2015
Flexed knee position after TKA reduces blood loss and length of hospital stay
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Effects of knee position on blood loss following total knee arthroplasty: a randomized, controlled study
J Orthop Surg Res. 2015 May 17;10(1):69.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
One hundred patients diagnosed with end stage osteoarthritis and undergoing total knee arthroplasty (TKA) were randomized to have their knee positioned either at a 45 degree flexed position, or a fully extended position after the procedure. The purpose of this study was to assess the effects of knee positioning on blood loss and range of motion (ROM) recovery. Results demonstrated significantly lo...
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