Blood Loss Reduction After Total Knee Arthroplasty. Comparison Topical Tranexamic Acid vs Platelet Rich Plasma
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2017-03-09
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The investigators will include patients who will be schedule for total knee arthroplasty with
a diagnosis of osteoarthritis. The patients will be divided in two groups. In both groups a
verbal and clear detailed information will be given on the intraoperative approach. The first
group will receive topical tranexamic acid and the second group topical platelet rich plasma;
both in the surgical site. Both groups will be assessed before and after the intervention
with laboratory results (hemoglobin, hematocrit levels) and drainage drain.