Tourniquet use in total knee arthroplasty and the risk of infection: a meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials
Purpose: The intra-operative use of tourniquets during Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) is common practice. The advantages of tourniquet use include decreased operating time and the creation of a bloodless visualisation field. However, tourniquet use has recently been linked with increased post-operati...
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| Language: | English |
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Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH
2022
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