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2023, Vol. 27 ›› Issue (31): 4943-4948Effect of tourniquet use on perioperative blood loss in total knee arthroplasty in patients with rheumatoid arthritisWang Hao1, 2, Ma Chenghao1, Qin Zuohai1, Zhou Haibo1, 2, Ding Haoyuan1, 2, Han Dapeng1, Nie Zhixing1, Pan Peijun1, Gao Chenxin1, Ouyang Guilin1, 3
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Without using a tourniquet in total knee arthroplasty can decrease perioperative blood loss. However, patients diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis may affect the perioperative blood loss in total knee arthroplasty, especially in hidden blood loss. Key words: total knee arthroplasty, tourniquet, rheumatoid arthritis, perioperative blood loss, hidden blood loss, knee joint |