Intramedullary sealing with a bone plug in total knee arthroplasty to reduce blood loss: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Intramedullary sealing with a bone plug in total knee arthroplasty to reduce blood loss: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Abstract Background An intramedullary guide is an instrument that surgeons use to align the distal femoral cut. The opening may become a channel that drains intramedullary blood to the knee joint after surgery if left open during surgery. The authors aimed to evaluate the effects of an intramedullar...

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Main Authors: Varah Yuenyongviwat, Pakjai Tuntarattanapong, Khanin Iamthanaporn, Theerawit Hongnaparak, Boonsin Tangtrakulwanich
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-04-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
Subjects:
Intramedullary sealing
Bone plug
Total knee arthroplasty
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13018-019-1141-x

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