Tranexamic acid is associated with selective increase in inflammatory markers following total knee arthroplasty (TKA): a pilot study

Tranexamic acid is associated with selective increase in inflammatory markers following total knee arthroplasty (TKA): a pilot study

Abstract Background Tranexamic acid (TXA) is commonly used in orthopedic surgery to reduce excessive bleeding and transfusion requirements. Our aim was to examine if TXA was required in all osteoarthritis patients undergoing TKA surgery, and its possible effects on systemic inflammation and coagulat...

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Main Authors: Andrea L. Grant, Hayley L. Letson, Jodie L. Morris, Peter McEwen, Kaushik Hazratwala, Matthew Wilkinson, Geoffrey P. Dobson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-06-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
Subjects:
Tranexamic acid
Total knee arthroplasty
Coagulation
Inflammation
Orthopaedic surgery
Trauma
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13018-018-0855-5

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