Tourniquet use in total knee arthroplasty and the risk of infection: a meta‐analysis of randomised controlled trials
Abstract Purpose The intra‐operative use of tourniquets during Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) is common practice. The advantages of tourniquet use include decreased operating time and the creation of a bloodless visualisation field. However, tourniquet use has recently been linked with increased post...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2022-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Experimental Orthopaedics |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s40634-022-00485-9 |