Efficacy and safety of tranexamic acid in geriatric hip fracture with hemiarthroplasty: a retrospective cohort study

Efficacy and safety of tranexamic acid in geriatric hip fracture with hemiarthroplasty: a retrospective cohort study

Abstract Background Geriatric hip fracture patients are particularly susceptible to blood loss and venous thromboembolism (VTE) during hemiarthroplasty, yet relatively few studies have examined the safety and efficacy of tranexamic acid (TXA) in these patients. Methods This cohort study of hip fract...

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Main Authors: Jinwei Xie, Qinsheng Hu, Qiang Huang, Guo Chen, Zongke Zhou, Fuxing Pei
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-06-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Subjects:
Tranexamic acid
Hip fracture
Blood management
Fast-track surgery
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12891-019-2670-5

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