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Leg placement in knee flexion after TKA suggests decreased blood loss and transfusion rate
June 2016
Leg placement in knee flexion after TKA suggests decreased blood loss and transfusion rate
Study Type:Meta analysis
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Postoperative leg position following total knee arthroplasty influences blood loss and range of motion: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Curr Med Res Opin. 2016 Apr;32(4):771-8Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
10 randomized controlled trials which compared postoperative leg position in knee flexion versus extension following total knee arthroplasty were included in this meta-analysis. The purpose of this meta-analysis was to compare data on blood loss, transfusion incidence, knee range of motion, and complications between groups. Pooled results demonstrated significant differences in favour of postopera...
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