Transfusion in unilateral total knee arthroplasty.
retrospective_cohort · Level III
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Abstract
Blood transfusion requirements were analyzed in 102 total knee arthroplasties in 92 patients. All components were cemented, and no postoperative drainage was used. Six patients received transfusions; two of these patients received transfusions for symptoms and four received transfusions prophylactically. These findings do not support the routine practice of preoperative autologous blood donation.
Medical subject headings
- Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee
- Blood Transfusion
Anatomy
- knee