Tourniquet use during primary total knee arthroplasty-a survey of Irish orthopaedic surgeons in 2022.

Background: Tourniquet use during primary total knee arthroplasty is a debated topic in the literature with no consensus on its optimal use.

Aim: To analyse current tourniquet practice amongst Irish orthopaedic surgeons performing primary total knee arthroplasty surgery. To evaluate if there has been a shift in practice in recent years and to explore potential reasons behind this.