Tranexamic acid in total shoulder arthroplasty and reverse shoulder arthroplasty: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Abstract Background The effects of tranexamic acid (TXA) in the setting of shoulder arthroplasty are unclear. The objective of this study was to examine the effects of TXA in reducing the need for blood transfusions and blood loss in patients undergoing primary total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA) and...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2018-02-01
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Series: | BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12891-018-1972-3 |