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Reduced Blood Loss and Pain & Improved ROM with TXA Plus Post-Op Knee and Hip Flexion After TKA
February 2021
Reduced Blood Loss and Pain & Improved ROM with TXA Plus Post-Op Knee and Hip Flexion After TKA
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Reduction of Blood Loss by Intra-articular Injection of Tranexamic Acid Combined with Knee and Hip Flexion at 45° During Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Orthop Surg. 2020 Dec;12(6):1835-1842Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
Ninety-six patients with moderate/severe knee osteoarthritis (OA) were randomized to receive an intra-articular injection of tranexamic acid (TXA) plus knee and hip flexion for 4 hours after total knee arthroplasty (TKA; n=48) or control (saline injection with limb fully extended post-operation; n=48). The primary outcome of interest was the change in hemoglobin levels measured at 6 hours and 1, ...
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