Abstract:Revision hip arthroplasty (RHA) is associated with high rates of bleeding. Tranexamic acid (TXA) has been widely used in primary hip arthroplasty (PHA) to minimize blood loss and transfusions. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of intravenous (IV) TXA in RHA. PubMed, Embase, and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL) were searched to identify studies published up to June 2019. Potential studies evaluating the efficacy and safety of IV TXA during RHA were included. Risk r… Show more
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