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TKA: Intra-articular tranexamic acid reduces blood loss and knee joint swelling
August 2013
TKA: Intra-articular tranexamic acid reduces blood loss and knee joint swelling
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Intra-articular injection of tranexamic acid reduces not only blood loss but also knee joint swelling after total knee arthroplasty
Int Orthop; 2011; 35(11):1639-1645Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
100 patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty (TKA) due to osteoarthritis were randomized to receive either an intra-articular injection of tranexamic acid (TXA) or saline (control). The post-operative results of the study indicated that the blood loss and subsequent drop in the hemoglobin levels were significantly reduced in patients that received TXA. Additionally, knee joint swelling was also...
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