Topical tranexamic acid in elderly patients with femoral neck fractures treated with hemiarthroplasty: efficacy and safety? - a case-control study.

Dae-Kyung KwakChul-Young JangDae-Hwan KimSang-Hyun RhyuJi-Hyo HwangJe-Hyun Yoo

Published in: BMC musculoskeletal disorders (2019)

Topical TXA administration appears to be a simple and effective option for reducing blood loss, transfusion requirements, and medical complications after hemiarthroplasty in elderly patients with femoral neck fractures.

Keyphrases

hip fracture
total hip arthroplasty
wound healing
healthcare
cardiac surgery
middle aged
community dwelling
acute kidney injury