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Does Tranexamic Acid Reduce Knee Swelling and Improve Early Function Following Arthroscopic Meniscectomy? A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial

BACKGROUND: Arthroscopic meniscectomy often results in rapid recovery and return to preinjury activities; however, postoperative hemarthrosis and swelling can lead to pain, decreased range of motion, and delayed return to work and leisure activities. Tranexamic acid (TXA) is a lysine-based inhibitor...

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Autores principales: Nugent, Mary, May, Jedediah H., Parker, Jack D., Kieser, David C., Douglas, Michael, Pereira, Ron, Lim, Khoon S., Hooper, Gary J.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: SAGE Publications 2019
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6716179/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31497612
http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/2325967119866122