2024
DOI: 10.7759/cureus.65386
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The Impact of Tranexamic Acid on Blood Loss Management in Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Comprehensive Review

Sharad Sawant,
Sanjay V Deshpande,
Hitendra Wamborikar
et al.

Abstract: Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is a widely performed surgical procedure to restore function and relieve pain in patients with advanced knee arthritis. One of the key challenges in TKA is managing perioperative blood loss, which can lead to complications such as postoperative anemia and the need for blood transfusions. Tranexamic acid (TXA), an antifibrinolytic agent, has shown promising results in reducing blood loss and transfusion requirements in various surgical settings, including TKA. This comprehensive re… Show more

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