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Topical tranexamic acid in TKA effectively reduces blood loss in patients
November 2013
Topical tranexamic acid in TKA effectively reduces blood loss in patients
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
A prospective double-blind placebo controlled trial of topical tranexamic Acid in total knee arthroplasty
J Arthroplasty. 2013 Sep;28(8 Suppl):78-82Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
101 patients undergoing primary unilateral TKA were randomly assigned into 1 of 2 groups, an intervention (topical tranexamic acid) or a placebo group, to test the effect of tranexamic acid (TNA) on blood loss and transfusion rates. Results demonstrated that patients who received TKA surgery with tranexamic acid experienced less blood loss than those who were given the placebo. A trend was shown t...
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