Association between IV and topical tranexamic acid use and periprosthetic joint infections in hip and knee arthroplasty: a retrospective study

Association between IV and topical tranexamic acid use and periprosthetic joint infections in hip and knee arthroplasty: a retrospective study

Abstract Background Anemia and blood transfusions are recognized as risk factors for periprosthetic joint infections (PJI). Tranexamic acid (TXA) is established in reducing perioperative blood loss and transfusion requirements. Our study investigates the impact of perioperative TXA administration on...

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Main Authors: Yun-Chen Hsu, Allen Herng Shouh Hsu, Cheng-Ta Wu, Timothy L. Tan, Jun-Wen Wang, Feng-Chih Kuo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-12-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Subjects:
Tranexamic acid
Periprosthetic joint infection
Primary total joint arthroplasty
TKA
THA
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-024-08080-y
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