
Limited/no tourniquet use beneficial for quadriceps strength vs tourniquet in TKA

April 2016
Limited/no tourniquet use beneficial for quadriceps strength vs tourniquet in TKA
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Does tourniquet use in TKA affect recovery of lower limb strength and function? A randomized trial
Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2016 Jan;474(1):69-77Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
32 patients scheduled for bilateral total knee arthroplasty (TKA) were randomized to have the procedure of one knee performed under tourniquet control, with the procedure of the other knee performed with either limited tourniquet use or no tourniquet use at all. Outcomes of interest included quadriceps strength, quadriceps activation, hamstrings strength, unilateral limb balance, and clinical exam...
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