Reducing Intra-articular Hemarthrosis After Arthroscopic Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction by the Administration of Intravenous Tranexamic Acid: A Prospective, Randomized Controlled Trial

Karaaslan F., Karaoglu S., Yurdakul E.

AMERICAN JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE, vol.43, no.11, pp.2720-2726, 2015 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 43 Issue: 11
  • Publication Date: 2015
  • Doi Number: 10.1177/0363546515599629
  • Journal Name: AMERICAN JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.2720-2726
  • Yozgat Bozok University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: A significant proportion of surgeons use intra-articular drains after arthroscopic anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. Hemarthrosis and pain adversely affect the functional outcomes of ACL reconstruction in the early postoperative period.