Intramedullary administration of tranexamic acid reduces bleeding in proximal femoral nail antirotation surgery for intertrochanteric fractures in elderly individuals: A randomized controlled trial

CONCLUSION: We observed that intramedullary administration of TXA in PFNA surgery for intertrochanteric fractures in elderly individuals resulted in less peri-operative blood loss and decreased transfusion rate, without any adverse effects, and is, thus, recommended.PMID:38429175 | DOI:10.1016/j.cjtee.2024.01.006

Source: Chinese Journal of Traumatology - March 1, 2024 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Xiang-Ping Luo Jian Peng Ling Zhou Hao Liao Xiao-Chun Jiang Xiong Tang Dun Tang Chao Liu Jian-Hui Liu Source Type: research