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Tourniquet use in TKA significantly reduces blood loss but not DVT or transfusion rates
January 2020
Tourniquet use in TKA significantly reduces blood loss but not DVT or transfusion rates
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
The effects of tourniquet use on blood loss in primary total knee arthroplasty for patients with osteoarthritis: a meta-analysis
J Orthop Surg Res. 2019. 14:348. doi: 10.1186/s13018-019-1422-4.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
Tourniquet use in total knee arthroplasty remains controversial. Purported benefits include improved hemostasis and lower rates of blood loss and transfusion. On the other hand, tourniquet use can lead to post-operative pain, cause damage to blood vessels, and increase fibrinolytic activity leading to thrombosis. This meta-analysis of 11 randomized controlled trials (RCTs) included a total of 541 ...
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