Background and purpose—There is a large volume of heterogeneous studies across all
Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS®) components within total hip and total knee …

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 …

Fast-track hip and knee arthroplasty aims at giving the patients the best available treatment
at all times, being a dynamic entity. Fast-track combines evidence-based, clinical features …

Background Tourniquet use during total knee arthroplasty (TKA) improves visibility and
reduces intraoperative blood loss. However, tourniquet use may also have a negative …

Background: Tourniquet use during primary total knee arthroplasty is thought to reduce
intraoperative blood loss and improve visibility. Our goal was to investigate whether …

Background Reducing operative blood loss improves patient outcomes and reduces
healthcare costs. The aim of this article was to review current surgical, anaesthetic and …

A tourniquet is often used in total knee arthroplasty resulting in improved visualization of
structures, reduced intraoperative bleeding and better cementation. The risks include deep …

Background and purpose—Tourniquet application is still a common practice in total knee
arthroplasty (TKA) surgery despite being associated with several adverse effects. We …

Background: The use of a tourniquet during total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is controversial.
Pain and return to function are believed, by some, to be influenced by the use of a …

Purpose A pneumatic tourniquet is commonly used in total knee arthroplasty (TKA) to
improve surgical field visualisation but may result in quadriceps muscle ischaemia. We …