Tourniquet use in routine primary total knee arthroplasty is associated with a higher transfusion rate and longer postoperative length of stay: a real-world study

Tourniquet use in routine primary total knee arthroplasty is associated with a higher transfusion rate and longer postoperative length of stay: a real-world study

Abstract Background In an enhanced recovery after surgery program, a growing number of orthopedists are reconsidering the necessity of tourniquet use in total knee arthroplasty (TKA). However, the impact of tourniquet use on transfusion rate and postoperative length of stay (PLOS) in TKA remains con...

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Main Authors: Hong Xu, Jingli Yang, Jinwei Xie, Zeyu Huang, Qiang Huang, Guorui Cao, Fuxing Pei
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-09-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Subjects:
Tourniquet
Knee
Arthroplasty
Transfusion
Length of stay
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12891-020-03623-5

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