COMPARISON OF LOCAL AND SYSTEM INTRODUCTION OF TRANEXAMIC ACID IN ENDOPROSTHESIS REPLACEMENT OF THE KNEE JOINT

Abstract

The randomized controlled trial was conducted to compare intravenous and intra-articular injection of tranexamic acid (dose of 15 mg/kg) in the combination with three hour closure of the drainage in case of total endoprosthesis replacement of knee joint. The local use of the medication proved to have the significant blood saving effect.

Keywords

• транексамовая кислота
• внутрисуставная инъекция
• эндопротезирование коленного сустава
• кровопотеря