Introduction: Implantation of a dual-head hip prosthesis to treat medial femoral neck fractures is often associated with significant blood loss. In elective endoprosthetics procedures, it has already been demonstrated that administration of tranexamic acid (TXA) reduces blood loss and need for postoperative transfusions, as well as reducing the frequency of postoperative complications. The aim of this study is to show whether the administration of TXA also leads to a reduction in perioperative blood loss and haemorrhage-associated complications when applied as part of treatment of femoral neck fractures using a dual-head prosthesis. Methods: In a single-centre retrospective cohort study, 1 g TXA i.v. was administered preoperatively to 93 patients who had suffered from femoral neck fractures. This group was compared to a comparison group of 65 patients who did not receive TXA (nonTXA). Outcomes were evaluated on the basis of perioperative blood loss, frequency of transfusion, and frequency of specific complications occurring. Results: The transfusion rate in the TXA group was 6% lower, whereby the volume of blood transfused was 26.7% lower than in the nonTXA group. However, neither result was significant. The calculated perioperative blood loss remained the same. Similarly, the incidence of postoperative renal failure was not significantly lower in the TXA group, at 6.5%, as compared to the nonTXA group (7.7%). A higher rate of complications or deaths as a result of TXA administration was not observed. The tranexamic acid effect seems to be related to the dose. Conclusion: Preoperative administration of TXA during implantation of a dual-head prosthesis for treatment of a femoral neck fracture does not lead to an increased complication rate. The study revealed a trend towards fewer transfusions required, but a significant reduction in blood loss could not be demonstrated. There should be further investigation of other factors influencing blood loss, in particular the dosing regimen followed for perioperative administration of TXA. Level of Evidence: Level 4: retrospective case-control study
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