Effectiveness of Autologous Fibrin Tissue Adhesive in Reducing Postoperative Blood Loss during Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Prospective Randomised Study of 100 Cases

Purpose. To evaluate the effectiveness of autologous fibrin tissue adhesive (auto-FTA) in reducing blood loss during cementless total hip arthroplasty (THA). Methods. From September 2000 to August 2001, 100 patients who predonated 400 ml of autologous blood were randomised to undergo either standard...

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Main Authors: M Mawatari, T Higo, Y Tsutsumi, M Shigematsu, T Hotokebuchi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2006-08-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/230949900601400202