Canadian journal of surgery. Journal canadien de chirurgie
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Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial
The effects of a pneumatic tourniquet on blood loss in total knee arthroplasty.
In lower-extremity surgery there are significant risks associated with the use of tourniquets. This prospective study was done to assess to what extent these risks may be offset by the potential advantages of tourniquets, namely reductions in blood loss, length of hospital stay and complication rates. ⋯ The effectiveness of a pneumatic tourniquet to control blood loss in TKA is questionable.