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Optimizing Visualization in TKA: Esmarch Bandages vs Leg Elevation
July 2025
Optimizing Visualization in TKA: Esmarch Bandages vs Leg Elevation
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Optimizing surgical field visualization in total knee arthroplasty: a randomized controlled trial comparing esmarch bandages and simple leg elevation.
J Orthop Surg Res . 2025 May 13;20(1):455.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
Ninety-four patients with primary knee osteoarthritis scheduled for unilateral total knee arthroplasty were randomized to receive exsanguination via Esmarch bandages (n=49) or simple leg elevation (n=45). The primary outcome of interest was surgical field visualization, assessed at four intraoperative stages. Secondary outcomes included operative time, intraoperative and total blood loss, postoper...
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