Tranexamic Acid Use in Foot and Ankle Surgery.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There is a potential role for tranexamic acid (TXA) use in foot and ankle procedures; however, the benefits of this intervention have not been fully elucidated. The purpose of this study was to explore the safety, outcomes, and medical complication profile of the use of intravenous TXA in patients undergoing foot and ankle surgery.

Methods

A prospective study with retrospective review of 241 patients undergoing elective and traumatic foot and ankle procedures was performed. One gram of intravenous (IV) TXA was administered prior to incision. Patients were followed and evaluated for medical comorbidities, intraoperative blood loss, wound complication, superficial and deep infections, hematoma formation, medical complications, 30-day hospital readmission rate, and r

SUBMITTER: Johns WL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8564923 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature