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RCT1: Knee in flexion following total knee arthoplasty reduces blood loss and transfusion
May 2014
RCT1: Knee in flexion following total knee arthoplasty reduces blood loss and transfusion
Study Type:Randomized Trial
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
The influence of immediate knee flexion on blood loss and other parameters following total knee replacement
Bone Joint J. 2014 Feb;96-B(2):201-9Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
180 patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty were randomized to either have their operated knee placed in 120 degrees passive flexion for the first 6 hours postoperatively followed by flexion by placing over a pillow, or to full passive knee extension. The purpose was to determine the impact of keeping the knee in flexion postoperatively on blood loss and transfusion requirements. The results i...
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