Effects of tourniquet application on enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) and ischemia-reperfusion post-total knee arthroplasty: Full- versus second half-course application

Purpose: Pneumatic tourniquets are used in total knee arthroplasty (TKA) for surgical field visualization and improved cementation; however, their use is controversial. This study aimed to assess the effects of tourniquet application on enhanced recovery post-TKA. Methods: A prospective randomized s...

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Main Authors: Qinggang Cao, Zhiwei He, Yongfei Fan, Jia Meng, Tao Yuan, Jianning Zhao, Nirong Bao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2020-01-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/2309499019896026