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Topical TXA and IV TXA similarly effective in reducing blood loss in tourniquetless TKA

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June 2017

Topical TXA and IV TXA similarly effective in reducing blood loss in tourniquetless TKA

Vol: 6| Issue: 6| Number:2| ISSN#: 2564-2537
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A

Intravenous vs Topical Tranexamic Acid in Total Knee Arthroplasty Without Tourniquet Application: A Randomized Controlled Study

J Arthroplasty. 2016 Nov;31(11):2465-2470

Contributing Authors:
GI Drosos TK Tzatzairis SE Kotsios AN Ververidis TD Vogiatzaki KI Kazakos

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120 patients scheduled for primary unilateral total knee arthroplasty without a tourniquet were randomized to one of three groups: one group was administered topical tranexamic acid via an intra-articular injection at the end of the procedure; one group was administered intravenous tranexamic acid at the beginning of the procedure; and one group did not receive tranexamic acid administration. Pati...

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