Research Article: Topical administration of tranexamic acid reduces postoperative blood loss and inflammatory response in knee arthroscopic arthrolysis: a retrospective comparative study
Abstract:
Knee arthroscopic arthrolysis serves as an effective treatment for knee arthrofibrosis. However, hemarthrosis is the most common complication in arthroscopic surgery, which has potential adverse effects on postoperative rehabilitation. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of topical tranexamic acid (TXA) in knee arthroscopic arthrolysis.
Introduction:
Knee arthrofibrosis, defined as the existence of scar tissue in any compartment of the joint resulting in limited range of motion (ROM), is one of the most common complications of knee injury and surgery [1, 2]. It usually occurs after intra-articular injury, long-term external fixation treatment, arthroscopic surgery, total knee arthroplasty and knee infection. Recent studies have shown that 14.5% of patients with knee arthrofibrosis after an intra-articular knee injury undergo surgical treatment. The incidences…
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