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Intra-articular TXA may reduce blood loss following unilateral TKA
April 2015
Intra-articular TXA may reduce blood loss following unilateral TKA
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:1
The reduction in blood loss with intra-articular injection of tranexamic acid in unilateral total knee arthroplasty without operative drains: a randomized controlled trial
Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol. 2015 Jan;25(1):135-9.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
80 patients scheduled for primary unilateral total knee arthroplasty were randomized to receive an intra-operative, intra-articular injection of either tranexamic acid (TXA) or saline solution. This was done to determine whether intra-articular TXA injections are safe and efficacious in the reduction of blood loss and need for blood transfusion following total knee arthroplasty. Volume of blood lo...
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