Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research ›› 2019, Vol. 23 ›› Issue (4): 493-498.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.2095-4344.1028

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Intraoperative and postoperative blood loss and levels of C-reactive protein and interleukin-6 after local application of tranexamic acid in total hip arthroplasty

Zhao Hongshun1, A Jiancuo1, Gao Shunhong2, Li Yonggang3, Guo Liping3   

  1. 1Second Department of Orthopedics, 3First Department of Orthopedics, Qinghai Red Cross Hospital, Xining 810000, Qinghai Province, China; 2Second Department of Hand Surgery, the Second People’s Hospital of Tangshan, Tangshan 630010, Hebei Province, China
  • Online:2019-02-08 Published:2019-02-08
  • About author:Zhao Hongshun, Attending physician, Secord Department of Orthopedics, Qinghai Red Cross Hospital, Xining 810000, Qinghai Province, China

Abstract:

BACKGROUND: There are many studies addressing the effect of intravenous injection of tranexamic acid before total hip arthroplasty on the dominant and hidden blood loss. But its effects on the levels of interleukin-6 and C-reactive protein are rarely reported. 

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effects of local application of tranexamic acid on the blood loss and levels of interleukin-6 and C-reactive protein in the perioperative period of total hip arthroplasty.
METHODS: Seventy-five patients undergoing primary unilateral total hip arthroplasty at Qinghai Red Cross Hospital from January 2015 to January 2017 were enrolled. The patients were randomized into treatment group (n=37, intravenous injection of tranexamic acid after prosthesis placed) and control group (n=38, intravenous injection of the same volume of normal saline). The intraoperative blood loss, postoperative drainage volume, total blood loss, hidden blood loss, blood transfusion volume and transfusion rate were compared between two groups. The hemoglobin, hematocrit, the levels of C-reactive protein and interleukin-6 at baseline and different time points postoperatively were measured. The complications like fever or lower extremity venous thrombosis were recorded.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: (1) The postoperative drainage volume, total blood loss, hidden blood loss, postoperative blood transfusion volume and blood transfusion rate in the treatment group were significantly lower than those in the control group (P < 0.05). (2) The hemoglobin and hematocrit in the treatment group were significantly higher than those in the control group at 3 hours, 1, 3 and 7 days postoperatively (P < 0.05). (3) At postoperative 3 hours, 1 and 3 days, the levels of C-reactive protein and interleukin-6 were gradually increased in both groups, especially the control group (P < 0.05). (4) No fever, infection, or deep venous thrombosis of the lower extremities was observed in both groups. (5) To conclude, intravenous injection of tranexamic acid can reduce the blood loss after total hip arthroplasty safely and effectively, and also can reduce the levels of C-reactive protein and interleukin-6.

中国组织工程研究杂志出版内容重点:人工关节;骨植入物;脊柱骨折;内固定;数字化骨科;组织工程

Key words: Tranexamic Acid, Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip, Blood Loss, Surgical, C-Reactive Protein, Interleukin-6, Tissue Engineering

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