A Study on Topical Tranexamic Acid to Reduce Postoperative Blood Loss in Total Knee Arthroplasty in a Tertiary Government Hospital

Dr. Nagesh Jonna; Dr. Rama Manohar Uppara

A Study on Topical Tranexamic Acid to Reduce Postoperative Blood Loss in Total Knee Arthroplasty in a Tertiary Government Hospital

Authors

Dr. Nagesh Jonna Associate Professor, Department of Ortho, RIMS, Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh, India
Dr. Rama Manohar Uppara Assistant Professor, Department of Ortho, RIMS, Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh, India

Keywords:

Topical Tranexamic Acid, RIMS Kadapa, Total Knee Arthroplasty

Abstract

This study was performed to test the effectiveness of topical tranexamic acid (TXA) in reducing blood loss in Total Knee Arthroplasty surgeries. Study done in RIMS General Hospital Kadapa from 2012 to 2014. There was minimal systemic absorption, and no difference in the rates of deep-vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism between patients who received tranexamic acid and those who received the placebo.

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Published

2014-12-16

How to Cite

Dr. Nagesh Jonna, & Dr. Rama Manohar Uppara. (2014). A Study on Topical Tranexamic Acid to Reduce Postoperative Blood Loss in Total Knee Arthroplasty in a Tertiary Government Hospital. World Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2(12), 1959–1961. Retrieved from https://wjpsonline.com/index.php/wjps/article/view/topical-tranexamic-acid-reduce-total-knee-arthroplasty