Introduction Tourniquets are used during a total knee arthroplasty (TKA) procedure to enhance bone surfaces for better cement penetration. However, there are several safety concerns associated with tourniquets such as nerve palsy, delayed recovery of muscle power, wound complications, and venous thrombotic embolism. In this regard, the following article summarizes the safety of a tourniquet during TKA surgery.
This Journal Watch summarizes the trial “ Tourniquet Use During Cementation Only During Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Randomized Trial , ” published in Journal of Clinical Orthopedics and Related Research, 2013 . Need for the study Given the concerns associated with the use (or absence) of a tourniquet during TKA, the potential risks and benefits of using a tourniquet during cementation in TKA are assessed in this clinical trial. The effect of limited use of the tourniquet is…
