Intraarticular use of tranexamic acid reduces blood loss and transfusion rate after primary total knee arthroplasty

Tranexamic acid (TXA) is effective in reduction of hemorrhage after major surgical procedures. In total joint replacement it is commonly administered intravenously. Despite various studies regarding the safety...

Source: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders - July 27, 2019 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Eric Tille, Jonas Mysliwietz, Franziska Beyer, Anne Postler and J örg Lützner Tags: Research article Source Type: research