
RCT2: Blood loss with 6h postop flexion after TKA lower than with 3h flexion or extension

May 2014
RCT2: Blood loss with 6h postop flexion after TKA lower than with 3h flexion or extension
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
420 patients scheduled for total knee arthroplasty were randomized to either positioning of the knee in 120 deg passive flexion for 3 hours postoperatively, the same flexion for 6 hours postoperatively, or in full passive extension postoperatively. The objective was to determine the effect of each protocol on postoperative blood loss, transfusion requirements, and pain within the first 12 postoper...
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