Intra-articular Tranexamic Acid in the Reduction of Blood Transfusions in Primary Total Hip and Total Knee Arthroplasty

Summary

This is a randomized, double blinded, controlled trial in patients undergoing elective Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) and Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA). The study group will receive intra-articular Tranexamic Acid (TXA) while the control group will receive normal saline placebo.

Timeline

Start

2015-07

Primary completion

2016-07

Completion

2016-12-21

Drugs

Indications