Tranexamic acid in total shoulder arthroplasty and reverse shoulder arthroplasty: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Tranexamic acid in total shoulder arthroplasty and reverse shoulder arthroplasty: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Background The effects of tranexamic acid (TXA) in the setting of shoulder arthroplasty are unclear. The objective of this study was to examine the effects of TXA in reducing the need for blood transfusions and blood loss in patients undergoing primary total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA) and...

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Main Authors: Liang-Tseng Kuo, Wei-Hsiu Hsu, Ching-Chi Chi, Jae Chul Yoo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-02-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Subjects:
Total shoulder arthroplasty
Reverse total shoulder arthroplasty
Tranexamic acid
Blood loss
Transfusion
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12891-018-1972-3

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