Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery
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Arch Orthop Trauma Surg · Apr 2015
Review Meta AnalysisEffectiveness and safety of arthroscopic versus open Bankart repair for recurrent anterior shoulder dislocation: a meta-analysis of clinical trial data.
To evaluate the effectiveness and safety of arthroscopic and open Bankart repair for recurrent anterior shoulder dislocation using meta-analysis of data from clinical trials. ⋯ Meta-analysis of available randomized controlled trials and case-control studies demonstrated that arthroscopic repair and open Bankart repair were similar in safety. Arthroscopic repair resulted in better recovery of range of motion, but recurrence and reoperation rates were higher than open Bankart repair.
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Arch Orthop Trauma Surg · Apr 2015
Review Meta AnalysisOne step closer to sparing total blood loss and transfusion rate in total knee arthroplasty: a meta-analysis of different methods of tranexamic acid administration.
Tranexamic acid (TXA) in orthopedics has recently been gaining favor due to its efficacy and ease of use, both in intravenous (IV) and intraarticular (IA) usage. However, because of safety concerns with IV administration, there has been a growing interest in the IA use of TXA to prevent bleeding. ⋯ This study showed that TXA leads to significant reductions in TBL and the rate of allogeneic transfusions. Generally, no significant difference was detected between IA and IV administration of TXA; however, more studies with focus on safety and efficacy are warranted.