Comparison of the Coagulation Profile of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Patients Undergoing Posterior Spinal Fusion With and Without Tranexamic Acid

ConclusionsThis study provides confirmation of antifibrinolytic activity during posterior spinal fusion for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. The presented data of fibrinolysis are proposed as standard measurements for future work on controlling blood loss during scoliosis surgery.Level of EvidenceLevel 2, prospective comparative study.
Source: Spine Deformity - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research