The use of tranexamic acid in open elbow release surgery.

Journal: Shoulder & elbow
Published Date: Dec 6, 2020

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Tranexamic acid (TXA) has been effective in reducing perioperative blood loss in hip, knee, and shoulder arthroplasty. Our purpose was to assess the effect of TXA on perioperative blood loss for open elbow release.

Authors

  • Nitin Goyal
    Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA.
  • David J Wilson
    Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA.
  • Robert W Wysocki
    Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA.
  • John J Fernandez
    Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA.
  • Mark S Cohen
    Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA.

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