Does tourniquet use affect the periprosthetic bone cement penetration in total knee arthroplasty? A meta-analysis
Abstract Background A tourniquet is a device commonly used to control massive hemorrhage during knee replacement surgery. However, the question remains whether the use of tourniquets affects the permeability of the bone cement around the knee prosthesis. Moreover, the long-term effects and stability...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2020-12-01
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Series: | Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-020-02106-6 |