The effect of perioperative tranexamic acid (TXA) in patients with calcaneal fractures: a meta-analysis and systematic review of randomized controlled trials
Abstract Background Calcaneal fractures are a common orthopedic disease, account for approximately 2% of all bone fractures, and represent 60% of fractures of tarsal bones. Tranexamic acid (TXA) is a synthetic antifibrinolytic drug that competitively blocks the lysine-binding sites of plasminogen, p...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2023-07-01
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Series: | Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-023-03924-0 |