
Topical Tranexamic Acid in Patients Undergoing Short Intramedullary Nailing for Hip Fractures
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OrthoEvidence. Topical Tranexamic Acid in Patients Undergoing Short Intramedullary Nailing for Hip Fractures. ACE Report. 2022;206(1):1. Available from: https://myorthoevidence.com/AceReport/Report/14388
Topical administration of tranexamic acid in elderly patients undergoing short femoral nailing for intertrochanteric fracture: A randomised controlled trial
Injury. 2022 Feb;53(2):603-609.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
One hundred and twenty one patients undergoing short intramedullary nailing for an intertrochanteric hip fracture were randomized to receive intraoperative topical tranexamic acid (TXA, n=61) or normal saline (n=60). The primary outcomes of interest were blood loss, drain output, transfusion rates and postoperative complications. There was no significant differences in total blood loss, drain outp...
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