Journal article
Tranexamic Acid Has a Limited Role in Improving Visual Clarity and Pain in Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Abstract
PURPOSE: To evaluate the effects of tranexamic acid (TXA) compared with placebo or other comparators regarding visual clarity, pain, total operative time, and volume of blood loss in patients undergoing arthroscopic shoulder surgery.
METHODS: CENTRAL, EMBASE, and MEDLINE were searched from inception until January 4, 2025. Study selection and data extraction were carried out in duplicate. Randomized controlled trials that compared TXA with …
Authors
Dagher D; Kashir I; Mahboob O; Al-Turki N; Khan M
Journal
Arthroscopy The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery, Vol. 41, No. 10, pp. 4264–4274.e1
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
10 2025
DOI
10.1016/j.arthro.2025.03.009
ISSN
0749-8063