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Decreased hemarthrosis and pain with TXA + drain vs drain alone post ACLR
March 2016
Decreased hemarthrosis and pain with TXA + drain vs drain alone post ACLR
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Reducing Intra-articular Hemarthrosis After Arthroscopic Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction by the Administration of Intravenous Tranexamic Acid: A Prospective, Randomized Controlled Trial
Am J Sports Med. 2015 Nov;43(11):2720-6.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
105 patients with an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture undergoing ACL reconstruction were randomized to receive either intravenous tranexamic acid or a placebo prior to surgery. The purpose of this study was to determine whether the addition of a TXA injection to the standard use of drain clamping provides additional benefits over the use of drain clamping alone in terms of clinical outcome...
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