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Controversies in Tourniquetless Total Knee Arthroplasty

11/22/2023

Many orthopedic surgeons have debated the benefits and harms of tourniquet use during total knee arthroplasties. Do you use this technique when performing this surgery? Let us know by taking our latest...

11/22/2023

Research Summaries

Research Summary

Total Knee Arthroplasty Without Tourniquet Does Not Increase Risks

07/29/2022

The researchers evaluated the postoperative clinical outcomes and complications of TKA with and without the use of a tourniquet during surgery.

07/29/2022

Orthopedic Surgery

Tourniquet Use During Total Knee Arthroplasty Reduces Blood Loss

06/30/2022

Researchers compared the use of a tourniquet vs tranexamic acid on individuals undergoing a total knee arthroplasty on the prevention of significant blood loss and the need for a blood transfusion.

06/30/2022

Spine Conditions

Complications From LLIF Are Similar to Those From Other Spinal Procedures

06/28/2022

In a recent study, researchers examined the rate and type of complications associated with lateral lumbar interbody fusion during surgical reconstruction of the spine.

06/28/2022

Medication prescribing

Updated Medication Recommendations for Hip, Knee Replacement

03/01/2022

The American College of Rheumatology and the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons have updated their recommendations on perioperative medication use for hip and knee arthroplasties in specific...

03/01/2022

surgery

Total Knee Replacements in Knee OA Are Not Performed at Optimal Times

01/14/2020

To better understand the timeliness of total knee replacement among patients with knee osteoarthritis, authors of a new study analyzed the extent of premature, timely, and delayed utilization of such a...

01/14/2020

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