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Surgical tourniquet use in total knee replacement surgery : a survey of BASK members

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On behalf of the SAFE-TKR Study Group (Including: Gibbs, V., Price, A. and Wall, Peter D. H.). (2016) Surgical tourniquet use in total knee replacement surgery : a survey of BASK members. The Knee, 23 (4). pp. 3-4. doi:10.1016/S0968-0160(16)30087-4 ISSN 0968-0160.

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Abstract

Traditionally, a surgical tourniquet is used during total knee replacement (TKR) surgery to help provide a bloodless field, and some surgeons believe this improves the quality of component cementation.[1] In 2003 over 93% of TKRs reported in the National Joint Registry were performed with a tourniquet.[2] However, now, evidence is emerging that using a tourniquet increases the risk
of post-operative venous thromboembolism and is associated with higher levels of post-operative pain.[3] In addition, echogenic material, suggestive of emboli has been observed in the brain following surgical tourniquet deflation in total knee replacement surgery. It is thought that this may occur despite the absence of a patent foramen ovale, likely through pulmonary shunts.[4] The aim of this study was to capture contemporary surgical practice and establish the extent to which BASK members undertake total knee replacement surgery with the aid of a tourniquet. We also aimed to establish those members who would consider changing their practice as part of a research study to
evaluate the benefits and risks of tourniquets.

Item Type: Journal Article
Divisions: Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine > Medicine > Warwick Medical School > Clinical Trials Unit
Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine > Medicine > Warwick Medical School
Journal or Publication Title: The Knee
Publisher: Elsevier BV
ISSN: 0968-0160
Official Date: August 2016
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August 2016Published
8 June 2016Accepted
Volume: 23
Number: 4
Page Range: pp. 3-4
DOI: 10.1016/S0968-0160(16)30087-4
Status: Peer Reviewed
Publication Status: Published
Access rights to Published version: Restricted or Subscription Access
Date of first compliant deposit: 17 June 2016
Date of first compliant Open Access: 31 August 2017
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