Arthroplasty Dialogues: The OrthoRADIO Podcast

Topic: Discussion on recent JBJS Publication: Intravenous Versus Topical Tranexamic Acid in Total Knee Arthroplasty: Both Effective in a Randomized Clinical Trial of 640 Patients

Host : Dr Sahil Sanghvi, SanchetiHospital, Pune, India

Guest: Dr Brian P Chalmers, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, USA

Discussion on the Largest, Randomised Clinical Trial comparing IV & Topical Tranexamic Acid

Tranexamic acid in Total Knee Arthroplasty:

ØWhat is it ?

ØWhy use it ?

ØOptimal route ?

ØContra-indications / Safety concerns

ØSalient features of this study ?

ØResults & Discussion