Unipolar vs. Bipolar Hemostasis in Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Prospective Randomized Trial
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Orthopedic |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Orthopedics / Podiatry |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - Any |
| Updated: | 9/23/2018 |
| Start Date: | August 2009 |
| End Date: | April 2010 |
The use of Aquamantys during total knee arthroplasty will reduce drain output and the
necessity for blood transfusions.
necessity for blood transfusions.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Patient indicated for total knee arthroplasty
Exclusion Criteria:
- Patients undergoing revision total knee arthroplasty
- Patients with blood disorders
- Patients on chronic anti-thrombotic medication such as Coumadin
- Patients with a history of deep vein thrombosis
- Patients with a history of pulmonary embolism
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2
sites
Montefiore Medical Center As the academic medical center and University Hospital for Albert Einstein College...
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