The effects of a tourniquet used in total knee arthroplasty: a meta-analysis

W Zhang, N Li, S Chen, Y Tan, M Al-Aidaros… - Journal of orthopaedic …, 2014 - Springer
Background The purpose of this research is to evaluate the effects of a tourniquet in total
knee arthroplasty (TKA). Methods The study was done by randomized controlled trials …

The fragility of tourniquet use in total knee arthroplasty: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials

JK Cordero, KW Lawrence, AN Brown, X Li… - The Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
Background Physicians utilize P-values to interpret clinical trial data and guide patient-care
decisions. Fragility analysis assesses the stability of statistical findings in relation to outcome …

Does tourniquet use in TKA affect recovery of lower extremity strength and function? A randomized trial

DA Dennis, AJ Kittelson, CC Yang… - Clinical Orthopaedics …, 2016 - journals.lww.com
Background Tourniquet use during total knee arthroplasty (TKA) improves visibility and
reduces intraoperative blood loss. However, tourniquet use may also have a negative …

More pain and slower functional recovery when a tourniquet is used during total knee arthroplasty

Y Liu, H Si, Y Zeng, M Li, H Xie, B Shen - Knee Surgery, Sports …, 2020 - Springer
Purpose Although a tourniquet can effectively control intraoperative blood loss and offer
clear surgical field in total knee arthroplasty (TKA), its optimal usage has been controversial …

The effect of tourniquet use in total knee arthroplasty: grading the evidence through an updated meta-analysis of randomized, controlled trials

X Li, L Yin, ZY Chen, L Zhu, HL Wang, W Chen… - European Journal of …, 2014 - Springer
Purpose Although tourniquets are widely used in total knee arthroplasty (TKA), the
effectiveness and safety are still in controversy. We therefore conducted an updated meta …

Comparison of three different tourniquet application strategies for minimally invasive total knee arthroplasty: a prospective non-randomized clinical trial

ZY Huang, FX Pei, J Ma, J Yang, ZK Zhou… - Archives of orthopaedic …, 2014 - Springer
Introduction It is still controversial on the optimal timing of tourniquet used in total knee
arthroplasty (TKA). Most previous studies focused on the comparison of different tourniquet …

The influence of a half-course tourniquet strategy on peri-operative blood loss and early functional recovery in primary total knee arthroplasty

S Chen, JP Li, H Peng, J Zhou, H Fang… - International …, 2014 - Springer
Purpose The aim of this study was to explore the influence of a half-course tourniquet
strategy on the peri-operative blood loss and early functional recovery in primary total knee …

Impact of tourniquet during knee arthroplasty: a bayesian network meta-analysis of peri-operative outcomes

F Migliorini, N Maffulli, P Aretini, A Trivellas… - Archives of Orthopaedic …, 2021 - Springer
Introduction The role of tourniquet during knee arthroplasty is controversial. The present
study compares various tourniquet protocols using a Bayesian network meta-analysis of peri …

Soft-tissue damage during total knee arthroplasty: focus on tourniquet-induced metabolic and ionic muscle impairment

C Mayer, A Franz, JF Harmsen, F Queitsch… - Journal of …, 2017 - Elsevier
Purpose Advantages of tourniquet use in TKA include benefits for surgeons and patients,
varying from a bloodless operation site to a reduced intervention time. The time under …

Is lower tourniquet pressure during total knee arthroplasty effective? A prospective randomized controlled trial

TK Kim, AB Bamne, JA Sim, JH Park, YG Na - BMC Musculoskeletal …, 2019 - Springer
Background Higher tourniquet pressures may be associated with an increased risk of
complications. We aimed to determine (1) whether a lower tourniquet pressure [systolic …