Postoperative blood loss reduction in computer-assisted surgery total knee replacement by low dose intra-articular tranexamic acid injection together with 2-hour clamp drain: a prospective triple-blinded randomized controlled trial

Postoperative blood loss reduction in computer-assisted surgery total knee replacement by low dose intra-articular tranexamic acid injection together with 2-hour clamp drain: a prospective triple-blinded randomized controlled trial

A high-dose local tranexamic acid has been introduced in total knee arthroplasty for bleeding control. We are not sure about the systemic absorption and side effects. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of low dosage of intra-articular tranexamic acid injection combined with 2-hour clam...

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Main Authors: Paphon Sa-ngasoongsong, Thanaphot Channoom, Viroj Kawinwonggowit, Patarawan Woratanarat, Pongsthorn Chanplakorn, Bussanee Wibulpolprasert, Siwadol Wongsak, Umaporn Udomsubpayakul, Supaporn Wechmongkolgorn, Nantaporn Lekpittaya
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Open Medical Publishing 2011-10-01
Series:Orthopedic Reviews
Subjects:
computer assisted surgery, total knee replacement, intra-articular, tranexamic acid, blood loss.
Online Access:http://www.pagepress.org/journals/index.php/or/article/view/3225

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