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Beckers G, Mazy D, Manche E, Geulette B. Impact of tourniquet use in total knee arthroplasty on functional recovery and postoperative pain: a prospective study. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 2024; 144:1361-1367. [PMID: 38102333 DOI: 10.1007/s00402-023-05158-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2023] [Accepted: 11/26/2023] [Indexed: 12/17/2023]
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BACKGROUND Tourniquet use during total knee arthroplasty (TKA) remains controversial. The purpose of this study is to determine the impact of tourniquet use only during cementation compared with its use throughout the entire surgery concerning early outcomes in functional recovery, pain, quadriceps function, and rehabilitation. METHODS Between November 2019 and March 2020, 118 patients were enrolled in this study, with 59 patients undergoing TKA with a tourniquet during the entire surgery (group 1) and 59 patients with a tourniquet only during cementation (group 2). Twenty-eight patients were unable to complete follow-up leaving fifty in group 1 and forty in group 2. Primary endpoints were surgical time, postoperative knee and thigh pain, and functional recovery. Secondary endpoints were 6-month clinical scores and blood loss. RESULTS Patients in group 1 had statistically significantly increased knee pain on postoperative day 3 (p = 0.004), and thigh pain on postoperative day 1 (p < 0.001), 2 (p < 0.001), and 3 (p = 0.027), and longer time intervals to achieve straight leg raise maneuver (p = 0.006) compared to group 2. However, it did not affect overall narcotic consumption, knee pain (day 1-2), functional recovery, ROM, ability to do the first walk, Oxford knee score, length of stay, and complication rate. There was no statistically significant difference in terms of 6-month postoperative knee score, surgical time, and blood loss between the two groups. CONCLUSION Tourniquet use diminishes quadriceps function and increases postoperative thigh pain and, to a lesser extent, knee pain. We, therefore, recommend the use of a tourniquet only during cementing. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE 1; prospective randomized study.
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- Gautier Beckers
- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, CHIREC Hospitals, Boulevard Brand Whitlock 1, Woluwe-Saint-Pierre, 1150, Brussels, Belgium.
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, CHIREC Hospitals, Boulevard Brand Whitlock 1, Woluwe-Saint-Pierre, 1150, Brussels, Belgium
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, CHIREC Hospitals, Boulevard Brand Whitlock 1, Woluwe-Saint-Pierre, 1150, Brussels, Belgium
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, CHIREC Hospitals, Boulevard Brand Whitlock 1, Woluwe-Saint-Pierre, 1150, Brussels, Belgium
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Wang M, Lan Y, Wang H, Chen C, Mei Z, Tao Q. Blood-conserving and therapeutic efficacy of intravenous tranexamic acid at different time points after primary total knee arthroplasty with tourniquet application: a randomised controlled trial. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2023; 24:893. [PMID: 37978365 PMCID: PMC10655351 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-023-07036-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2023] [Accepted: 11/12/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The use of a tourniquet in combination with tranexamic acid (TXA) not only ensures clear vision, reduces intraoperative blood loss and shortens operative time but also improves cement-bone inter-digitation in total knee arthroplasty (TKA). However, there is no proof whether the blood flow blocking effect of tourniquet affects the antifibrinolytic effect of TXA, and the optimal timing of TXA administration is still unclear. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the effect of the first dose of TXA administered intravenously before tourniquet compression and release in TKA on perioperative blood loss and therapeutic efficacy in patients. METHODS In this double-blind trial, 90 patients undergoing primary TKA were randomised into 2 groups: Group A, patients received intravenous TXA 10 min before tourniquet compression (20 mg/kg) and 3, 6 and 24 h later (10 mg/kg), and Group B, patients were treated the same as those in Group A but received intravenous TXA before tourniquet release. The primary outcomes were changes in blood loss, haemoglobin and haematocrit. Secondary outcomes included operation and tourniquet times, blood transfusion rate, subcutaneous petechiae and circumferential changes in the operated limb, visual analogue scale (VAS) score, hospital for special surgery (HSS) score, length of stay (LOS) postoperatively, complications and patient satisfaction. RESULTS No statistically significant difference was found between the 2 groups with regard to age, sex, weight, body mass index (BMI), Kellgren-Lawrence class, preoperative blood volume, preoperative laboratory values, operation and tourniquet times, transfusion rate, knee circumference, preoperative HSS, or VAS score (P:n.s.). There was no significant difference in intraoperative blood loss (IBL) (52.7 ml vs. 63.4 ml, P = 0.07), hidden blood loss (HBL) (91.4 ml vs. 119.9, P = 0.4) or total blood loss (TBL) (144.1 ml vs. 183.3 ml, P = 0.72) between Groups A and B. Haemoglobin, haematocrit and red blood cell count (RBC) dropped to a low point on postoperative day 3 and then rebounded, returning to normal levels on day 21, and the trend of change between the 2 groups was not statistically significant (P:n.s.). There was no significant difference in subcutaneous ecchymosis incidence, knee swelling rate, HSS score, VAS score, LOS postoperatively, complication rate or patient satisfaction (P:n.s.). CONCLUSION TXA was administered intravenously prior to tourniquet compression could effectively reduce blood loss in patients who had undergone total knee arthroplasty. However, there was no significant difference in knee swelling rate, subcutaneous bruising and petechiae incidence, knee function, complication rate or satisfaction between patients who TXA was given intravenously before tourniquet compression and release in primary TKA.
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- Mingyou Wang
- Department of Orthopaedics, Panzhihua Central Hospital, 34# Yikang road, Panzhihua, Sichuan, 617000, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Panzhihua Central Hospital, 34# Yikang road, Panzhihua, Sichuan, 617000, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Panzhihua Central Hospital, 34# Yikang road, Panzhihua, Sichuan, 617000, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Panzhihua Central Hospital, 34# Yikang road, Panzhihua, Sichuan, 617000, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Panzhihua Central Hospital, 34# Yikang road, Panzhihua, Sichuan, 617000, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Panzhihua Central Hospital, 34# Yikang road, Panzhihua, Sichuan, 617000, People's Republic of China.
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Constantinescu D, Pavlis W, Sudah S, Vanden Berge D, Geller J, Hernandez VH. Defining tourniquetless total knee arthroplasty: A systematic review. J Orthop 2022; 34:250-253. [PMID: 36131796 PMCID: PMC9483623 DOI: 10.1016/j.jor.2022.09.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2022] [Revised: 08/16/2022] [Accepted: 09/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Introduction Performing total knee arthroplasty (TKA) without the use of tourniquet is gaining popularity. However, performing a "tourniquetless TKA" has a variety of meanings regarding the timing and application of a tourniquet and associated techniques. The purpose of this systematic review was to evaluate the literature and more accurately define "tourniquetless TKA." Methods A systematic review following PRISMA guidelines was performed of the PubMed, Web of Science, and Cochrane databases for articles published from 2016 to 2021. Inclusion criteria included papers that used "tourniquetless" or a similar term to describe their TKA procedure, original clinical studies, English language, and full-text studies. Results A total of 1,096 studies were identified, of which 84 full text studies with 9,349 total patients were included. Overall, 17 (20.2%) of the studies performing tourniquetless TKA never applied a tourniquet, 17 (20.2%) applied a tourniquet but kept it deflated throughout the entire procedure, 2 (2.4%) applied a tourniquet and inflated during cementation only, and 48 (57.1%) did not specify. Ultimately, of the studies that did specify tourniquet use, only 17 studies (47.2%) truly never applied a tourniquet throughout the procedure. A review of 7 recommended techniques to control blood loss in tourniquetless TKA found that no one technique was performed in more than 10.6% of patients. Conclusion Variation in the definition of tourniquetless TKA and the utilization of augmented techniques to control blood loss remains. We propose the terms "tourniquetless" for no tourniquet application, "tourniquet-available" for tourniquet applied but kept deflated throughout surgery, and "tourniquet-assisted" for tourniquet inflation during cementation only. These terms can help better differentiate the literature, guide surgeons as they transition to tourniquetless TKA, and assist in the development of more definitive protocols for tourniquetless TKA.
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- University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch, NJ, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics, University of Miami, Miami, FL, USA
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Dong Z, Li Y, Tao L, Tian H. The effect of tourniquet application on the morphology and function of quadriceps in patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty: study protocol for a single-blind randomized controlled trial. Trials 2022; 23:201. [PMID: 35248121 PMCID: PMC8898452 DOI: 10.1186/s13063-022-06114-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2021] [Accepted: 02/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Background Tourniquet is currently widely used in total knee arthroplasty to reduce intraoperative blood loss. The academic view of tourniquet application in TKA is now in dispute. Some scholars argue that tourniquet may cause quadriceps injury and bring extra side effects, so they oppose the application of tourniquet. Others find that tourniquet application has no significant adverse impact on TKA patients. Regarding its advantages in reducing intraoperative blood loss, they advocate the regular application of tourniquet in TKA. Quadriceps injury is considered the main cause of tourniquet side effects. There are now many high-quality trials about tourniquet application in TKA but few of them concentrate on quadriceps morphology and function. Methods A prospective, single-blind, randomized controlled trial will be adopted. The target sample is 130. Patients who meet the eligibility criteria will be randomly allocated to the tourniquet group and non-tourniquet group. The primary outcome is quadriceps thickness evaluated by ultrasound test. Secondary outcomes include quadriceps stiffness, rehabilitation outcomes, operation time, intraoperative and postoperative blood loss, blood transfusion rate, thigh circumference, VAS score, opioid consumption, d-dimer and C-reactive protein level in the serum, knee function score, postoperative satisfaction score, and complications. Discussion This proposed study will contribute to improve evidence of tourniquet application in total knee arthroplasty. This will be a high-quality single-blind randomized controlled trial with a sufficient sample size and strict study design. It will investigate the effects of tourniquet application especially on the morphology and function of quadriceps in patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty and offer advice for tourniquet application in clinical practice. Trial registration Chinese Clinical Trial Registry ChiCTR2000035097. Registered on 31 July 2020
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Zhou Y, Chen J, Dong X. Impact of Whole-Layer Barbed Suture Closure on the Postoperative Effect and Aesthetic Satisfaction with Incision After Knee Arthroplasty. Patient Prefer Adherence 2022; 16:2041-2049. [PMID: 35975174 PMCID: PMC9375971 DOI: 10.2147/ppa.s365143] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2022] [Accepted: 07/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the effect of whole-layer barbed suture for incision closure on the clinical outcome and aesthetic satisfaction of patients with the incision following total knee arthroplasty (TKA). MATERIALS AND METHODS A retrospective analysis was conducted on 94 patients (37 men and 57 women, 50-84 years old) who underwent a first TKA between May 2018 and April 2021. The enrolled patients were divided into two groups according to the suture mode, with 45 cases (group A) receiving closure of the deep tissue with a barbed suture and intradermal suture of the incision with another barbed suture and 49 cases (group B) receiving closure of the deep tissue with absorbable suture and interrupted suture of the incision with nonabsorbable suture. Further comparisons were performed regarding incision length, suture time, postoperative incision complications, Hollander Wound Evaluation Score (HWES), Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) knee score, American Knee Society (AKS) score, and Patient and Observer Scar Assessment Scale (POSAS). The clinical effects of the two suture modes in TKA and the patients' aesthetic satisfaction with the incision were also evaluated at 2 weeks, 3 months and 6 months after the operation. RESULTS Compared with group B, group A had higher HWES at 2 weeks after the operation (P < 0.05), shorter suture times (P < 0.05) and lower POSAS scores at 3 and 6 months after the operation (P < 0.05). However, no significant difference was observed between the two groups in incision length, complication rate, HSS or AKS scores (P > 0.05). CONCLUSION Compared with the interrupted suture, the use of whole-layer barbed suture for incision closure after TKA has the advantages of a safe and effective outcome, short operation time, high cosmesis degree of the wound scar and high patient satisfaction.
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- Yongchun Zhou
- Department of Orthopedic, Shaanxi Provincial People’s Hospital, Xi’an, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedic, Shaanxi Provincial People’s Hospital, Xi’an, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedic, Shaanxi Provincial People’s Hospital, Xi’an, People’s Republic of China
- Correspondence: XiangHui Dong, Department of Orthopedic, Shaanxi Provincial People’s Hospital, 256 You-yi West Road, Xi’an, Shaanxi, 710068, People’s Republic of China, Email
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Netaji J, Banerjee S, Garg PK, Elhence A. Reappraisal of Limited Duration Tourniquet in Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Double-Blinded RCT. Indian J Orthop 2021; 55:1186-1194. [PMID: 34824719 PMCID: PMC8586269 DOI: 10.1007/s43465-021-00506-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2021] [Accepted: 09/01/2021] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND The majority of arthroplasty surgeons use a full duration of tourniquet while doing total knee arthroplasty. Recent literature suggests clinical dilemma about superior function with limited duration use of a tourniquet. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the time-dependent effects and clinical outcome of tourniquet in patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty (TKA) and to assess the incidence of adverse vascular events of the limb in TKA. This study is the first of its kind to evaluate all the serious vascular events prospectively. METHODS Sixty participants who underwent TKA in the duration of 1.5 years at a large single tertiary care centre were recruited and randomly allocated in two groups: Full duration tourniquet (n = 30) and tourniquet only during cementation (n = 30). All patients underwent preoperative and postoperative arterial and venous Doppler to evaluate the presence of thrombosis. The operative duration, blood loss, and clinical outcome (visual analogue scale, active knee range of motion, Knee Society score, and duration of stay) were recorded. RESULTS The incidence of vascular complications was not statistically significant in either group (P = 0.99). Tourniquet during cementation only group exhibited decreased postoperative pain on days 1, 2, and 3 (P < 0.01). But postoperative knee active range of motion was the same between the two groups with no significant postoperative complications. CONCLUSION Tourniquet use only during cementation could result in faster recovery and less pain during the early rehabilitation period with no influence over the incidence of serious vascular events. TRIAL REGISTRY NUMBER AIIMS/IEC/2018/475. This study was approved by the Research Ethics Committee at All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur and was carried out at AIIMS (Jodhpur), India.
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- Jeshwanth Netaji
- Department of Orthopaedics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, 342005 Rajasthan India
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- Department of Orthopaedics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, 342005 Rajasthan India
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, India
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- Department of Orthopaedics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, 342005 Rajasthan India
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Karam JA, Schwenk ES, Parvizi J. An Update on Multimodal Pain Management After Total Joint Arthroplasty. J Bone Joint Surg Am 2021; 103:1652-1662. [PMID: 34232932 DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.19.01423] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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➤ Multimodal analgesia has become the standard of care for total joint arthroplasty as it provides superior analgesia with fewer side effects than opioid-only protocols. ➤ Systemic medications, including nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, acetaminophen, corticosteroids, and gabapentinoids, and local anesthetics via local infiltration analgesia and peripheral nerve blocks, are the foundation of multimodal analgesia in total joint arthroplasty. ➤ Ideally, multimodal analgesia should begin preoperatively and continue throughout the perioperative period and beyond discharge. ➤ There is insufficient evidence to support the routine use of intravenous acetaminophen or liposomal bupivacaine as part of multimodal analgesia protocols.
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- Joseph A Karam
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Rothman Orthopaedic Institute at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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