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Limited time tourniquet use improves postoperative recovery, complication rate after TKA
February 2015
Limited time tourniquet use improves postoperative recovery, complication rate after TKA
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:1
The limited use of a tourniquet during total knee arthroplasty: A randomized controlled trial
Knee. 2014 Dec;21(6):1263-8.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
60 patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty (TKA) were randomized to tourniquet use for the duration of the surgery or for shorter tourniquet application. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of limited tourniquet use as opposed to tourniquet use throughout the procedure with relation to blood loss and postoperative pain. Outcomes were assessed over 14 days postoperatively and n...
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