Tranexamic Acid in Total Shoulder Arthroplasty: A Scoping Review of Current Practices and Future Directions.
Dev LaunganiJoshua R PortoLucas R HaaseKira L SmithRaymond E ChenRobert J GillespiePublished in: JBJS reviews (2024)
Both IV and topical TXA clearly demonstrate favorable perioperative hematologic profiles in TSA. Although both approaches have demonstrated a successful association with decreased blood loss and transfusion requirements, there is no definitive benefit to choosing one over the other. Furthermore, the use of oral TXA either in combination or isolation warrants further study in TSA because of its comparable efficacy profiles and significantly lower associated costs of application.