Tranexamic Acid and Tourniquet: Which Combination Reduces Blood Loss Most Effectively?

Background: Blood loss during and after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) can lead to substantial morbidity and the need for blood transfusions. There are several methods to minimize blood loss and decrease transfusion rates in patients undergoing TKA. Tranexamic acid, an antifibrinolytic agent with known efficacy for achieving these goals, is combined with tourniquets to reduce bleeding in arthroplasty surgeries.

Inflammatory Index as a Predictor of Mortality in Elderly Patients With Intracapsular Femoral Neck Fracture.

A femoral neck fracture is a major cause of mortality in the elderly population, and intracapsular femoral neck fractures (ICFNFs) are commonly treated with hemiarthroplasty. The 30-day mortality rate for elderly hip fracture patients ranges from 1.0% to 6.