Impact of Drain Use and Tourniquet Release Timing on Blood Loss, Operative Time, and Wound Complications in Total Knee Arthroplasty

Introduction: This study aimed to investigate the effects of different practices regarding tourniquet release timing and drain usage in primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA) on intraoperative and post-operative blood loss, operative time, and post-operative complications. Methods: A retrospective r...

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Main Authors: Emre Özmen, Alican Barış, Fahri Erdi Malkoç, Süha Ahmet Aktaş, Muhammed Yunus Gazaioğlu, Kevser Yamen Karaca, Bilge Aslan, Serdar Yüksel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Galenos Yayinevi 2025-02-01
Series:İstanbul Medical Journal
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Online Access:https://istanbulmedicaljournal.org/articles/impact-of-drain-use-and-tourniquet-release-timing-on-blood-loss-operative-time-and-wound-complications-in-total-knee-arthroplasty/doi/imj.galenos.2025.60963