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IV TXA has no significant impact on thigh swelling, lower limb function, or pain after DA THA

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January 2018

IV TXA has no significant impact on thigh swelling, lower limb function, or pain after DA THA

Vol: 7| Issue: 1| Number:12| ISSN#: 2564-2537
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A

OBTAIN A: Outcome Benefits of Tranexamic Acid in Hip Arthroplasty. A Randomized Double-Blinded Controlled Trial

J Arthroplasty. 2017 May;32(5):1516-1519

Contributing Authors:
A Fraval P Tran B Smith P Effeney L Fiddelaers B Towell

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Synopsis

109 patients scheduled for total hip arthroplasty performed through a direct anterior approach were randomized to perioperative administration of either intravenous tranexamic acid or intravenous normal saline. The purpose of this study was to evaluate if intravenous TXA had any significant effect on thigh edema, as well as if TXA had any significant effect on functional performance or pain after ...

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