scholarly journals To Investigate the Effect of Glucocorticoids on Blood Loss during and after First Total Hip Arthroplasty and Its Safety Meta-Analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Chaoqun Wang ◽  
Fulin Li ◽  
Wenhui Liu ◽  
Wenwen Huang ◽  
Qinglong Li ◽  
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Objective. To evaluate the efficacy and safety of topical glucocorticoids for total hip arthroplasty by meta-analysis. Methods. A computerized search of the Cochrane Library, MEDLINE, EMBASE, and PubMed English databases, as well as Chinese Biomedical Literature Database, vipu Chinese Science and Technology Journal Database, Wanfang database, and Chinese Knowledge Net Database, was performed to include all randomized controlled trials (RCTs) regarding topical glucocorticoid therapy for postoperative bleeding after THA according to the inclusion criteria. The quality evaluation criteria of RCTs, as stated in the Cochrane Handbook for Systematic Reviews of Interventions 4.2.5, were adopted for evaluation, and the meta-analysis was performed using RevMan 5.3. Results. A total of 10 articles were included, including 1,112 patients: 566 in the topical glucocorticoid group and 546 in the control group. The transfusion rate was 8.43% for topical glucocorticoids and 30.05% for the control group ( P < 0.001 ), and topical glucocorticoids reduced 317.89 ml total blood loss and 76.82 ml invisible blood loss, with statistically significant differences ( P < 0.001 ). The amount of intraoperative blood loss was reduced by topical glucocorticoids, but the difference was not statistically significant ( P = 0.83 ), and the postoperative HB value was increased by topical glucocorticoids, although the difference was statistically significant ( P < 0.001 ). The incidence of DVT and PE after topical glucocorticoid application (3.03%) was greater than that of the control group (2.40%), the difference was not statistically significant ( P = 0.54 ), and the incidence of infection after topical glucocorticoid application (3.03%) was greater than that of the control group (2.40%). The difference was not statistically significant ( P = 0.39 ). Conclusions. Topical glucocorticoids can reduce the transfusion rate and blood loss in THA patients without increasing their risk of thrombosis.

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xian-Ren Zhu ◽  
Lei Wang ◽  
Hong-Wei Li ◽  
Guo-Chun Zha

Abstract Background: It is still not known whether tranexamic acid is beneficial for the minimally invasive surgical approach to total hip arthroplasty (THA). This study seeks to investigate the efficacy and safety of intravenous tranexamic acid (TXA) in primary THA via the direct anterior approach (DAA). Methods: We performed a retrospective analysis of prospectively collected data on 70 patients with non-traumatic avascular necrosis of the femoral head who underwent total hip arthroplasty (THA) via the DAA between October 2017 and October 2018. Patients were divided into two groups: TXA group (39 patients who did receive 1.5g TXA intravenously) and control group (31 patients who did not receive TXA). Patients were assessed by the operative time, postoperative hemoglobin (HB) drop, transfusion rate, postoperative length of hospital stays (LHS), deep vein thrombosis (DVT), and Harris hip score (HHS).Results: The total blood loss, hidden blood loss, and postoperative HB drop in the TXA group were significantly lower than those in the control group (p < 0.05). There was no statistical difference in terms of intraoperative blood loss, operation time, transfusion rate, postoperative LHS, HHS, and the incidence of DVT between the two groups (p > 0.05). Conclusion: TXA may be reduce perioperative blood loss and not increase complications, in THA via the DAA.


2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yong Hu ◽  
Min-Cong Wang ◽  
Tao Wang ◽  
Yue Meng ◽  
Xiao-Min Chao ◽  
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Abstract Background Although excellent clinical outcomes of supercapsular percutaneously assisted total hip arthroplasty (SuperPath) have been reported, the peri-operative blood loss has rarely been reported. The current study determined the blood loss during SuperPath and compared the blood loss with conventional posterolateral total hip arthroplasty (PLTH). Methods This retrospective study enrolled patients who underwent unilateral primary THA between January 2017 and December 2019. The demographic data, diagnoses, affected side, radiographic findings, hemoglobin concentration, hematocrit, operative time, transfusion requirements, and intra-operative blood loss were recorded. The peri-operative blood loss was calculated using the OSTHEO formula. Blood loss on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th post-operative days was calculated. Hidden blood loss (HBL) was determined by subtracting the intra-operative blood loss from the total blood loss. Results Two hundred sixty-three patients were included in the study, 85 of whom were in the SuperPath group and 178 in the posterolateral total hip arthroplasty (PLTH) group. Patient demographics, diagnoses, affected side, operative times, and pre-operative hemoglobin concentrations did not differ significantly between the two groups (all P > 0.05). Compared to the PLTH group, the SuperPath group had less blood loss, including intra-operative blood loss, 1st, 3rd, and 5th post-operative days blood loss, and HBL (all P < 0.05). Total blood loss and HBL was 790.07 ± 233.37 and 560.67 ± 195.54 mL for the SuperPath group, respectively, and 1141.26 ± 482.52 and 783.45 ± 379.24 mL for the PLTH group. PLTH led to a greater reduction in the post-operative hematocrit than SuperPath (P < 0.001). A much lower transfusion rate (P = 0.028) and transfusion volume (P = 0.019) was also noted in the SuperPath group. Conclusion SuperPath resulted in less perioperative blood loss and a lower transfusion rate than conventional PLTH.


2018 ◽  
Vol 119 (01) ◽  
pp. 092-103 ◽  
Author(s):  
Duan Wang ◽  
Yang Yang ◽  
Chuan He ◽  
Ze-Yu Luo ◽  
Fu-Xing Pei ◽  
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AbstractTranexamic acid (TXA) reduces surgical blood loss and alleviates inflammatory response in total hip arthroplasty. However, studies have not identified an optimal regimen. The objective of this study was to identify the most effective regimen of multiple-dose oral TXA in achieving maximum reduction of blood loss and inflammatory response based on pharmacokinetic recommendations. We prospectively studied four multiple-dose regimens (60 patients each) with control group (group A: matching placebo). The four multiple-dose regimens included: 2-g oral TXA 2 hours pre-operatively followed by 1-g oral TXA 3 hours post-operatively (group B), 2-g oral TXA followed by 1-g oral TXA 3 and 7 hours post-operatively (group C), 2-g oral TXA followed by 1-g oral TXA 3, 7 and 11 hours post-operatively (group D) and 2-g oral TXA followed by 1-g oral TXA 3, 7, 11 and 15 hours post-operatively (group E). The primary endpoint was estimated blood loss on post-operative day (POD) 3. Secondary endpoints were thromboelastographic parameters, inflammatory components, function recovery and adverse events. Groups D and E had significantly less blood loss on POD 3, with no significant difference between the two groups. Group E had the most prolonged haemostatic effect, and all thromboelastographic parameters remained within normal ranges. Group E had the lowest levels of inflammatory cytokines and the greatest range of motion. No thromboembolic complications were observed. The post-operative four-dose regimen brings about maximum efficacy in reducing blood loss, alleviating inflammatory response and improving analgaesia and immediate recovery.


2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yong Hu ◽  
Wei-Zhou Jiang

Abstract Background: Total hip arthroplasty (THA) has been highlighted as the best treatment option for ankylosing spondylitis (AS) patients with advanced hip involvement. The huge blood loss associated with THA is a common concern of postoperative complications. Disease activity is a specific reflection of systematic inflammation of AS. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of disease activity on blood loss during THA in patients with AS. Methods: Forty-nine patients with AS who underwent unilateral THAs were retrospectively studied. Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Score (ASDAS) was employed to evaluate the disease activity. Orthopedic Surgery Transfusion Hemoglobin European Overview (OSTHEO) formula was used to assess the surgical blood loss. The patients were divided into active group (ASDAS≥1.3; n=32) and stable groups (ASDAS<1.3; n=17) based on the ASDAS. Peri-operative laboratory values, plain radiographs, intra-operative data, transfusion volume, and use of hemostatic agents were recorded and statistically analyzed. Results: The ASDAS, pre-operative C-reactive protein level, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, and fibrinogen concentration in the active group were higher than the stable group (all P <0.05); however, the pre-operative hemoglobin concentration and albumin level were higher in the stable group (both P <0.05). The total blood loss during THA in stable patients was 1415.31 mL and 2035.04 mL in active patients ( P =0.006). The difference between the two groups was shown to be consistent after excluding the gender difference ( P =0.030). A high transfusion rate existed in both groups (stable group, 76.47% with an average of 1.53 units; active group, 84.37% with an average of 2.31 units), but there was no significant difference between the two groups (both P >0.05). Compensated blood loss, corresponding to transfusion, was noted significantly more often in the active group compared to the stable group ( P =0.027). Conclusion: Active AS patients are at high risk for increased blood loss during THA compared to stable patients. The underlying mechanism includes disorders of the coagulation and fibrinolytic systems, poor nutrition status, osteoporosis, imbalance of oxidative–antioxidative status and local inflammatory reaction. It is strongly recommended to perform THA in AS patients with stable disease.


2019 ◽  
Vol 04 (01) ◽  
pp. 001-006
Author(s):  
Ryan S. Charette ◽  
Jenna A. Bernstein ◽  
Matthew Sloan ◽  
Corbyn M. Nchako ◽  
Atul F. Kamath ◽  
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AbstractTranexamic acid (TXA) has been shown to reduce blood loss and transfusions in total hip arthroplasty (THA). There is no consensus on the ideal number of doses that best reduces blood loss while limiting complications. Our study compared one versus two doses of intravenous TXA in primary THA and its effect on blood transfusion rate. We retrospectively reviewed patients undergoing primary THA at our two high-volume arthroplasty centers from 2013 to 2016. Patients were included if they underwent unilateral primary THA, and received one or two doses of TXA. Patients receiving therapeutic anticoagulation were excluded. Our primary outcome measure was postoperative transfusion rate. Secondary outcomes included blood loss, length of stay (LOS), rate of deep vein thrombosis/pulmonary embolism (DVT/PE), readmission, and reoperation. A total of 1,273 patients were included; 843 patients received one dose of TXA and 430 patients received two TXA doses. Univariate analysis demonstrated no significant difference in transfusion rate when administering one versus two doses. There was no significant difference in LOS, or rates of DVT/PE, readmission, and reoperation. When comparing patients receiving aspirin prophylaxis, there was a significantly decreased blood volume loss with two doses (1,360 vs. 1,266 mL, mean difference = 94 mL; p = 0.017). In patients, undergoing primary unilateral THA, there is no difference in postoperative transfusion rate with one or two doses of intravenous TXA. There was no difference in thromboembolic events. Given the added cost without clear benefit, these findings support one rather than two doses of TXA during primary THA.


2000 ◽  
Vol 93 (1) ◽  
pp. 115-121 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert D. Stevens ◽  
Elisabeth Van Gessel ◽  
Nicolas Flory ◽  
Roxane Fournier ◽  
Zdravko Gamulin

Background The usefulness of peripheral nerve blockade in the anesthetic management of hip surgery has not been clearly established. Because sensory afferents from the hip include several branches of the lumbar plexus, the authors hypothesized that a lumbar plexus block could reduce pain from a major hip procedure. Methods In a double-blind prospective trial, 60 patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty were randomized to receive general anesthesia with (plexus group, n = 30) or without (control group, n = 30) a posterior lumbar plexus block. The block was performed after induction using a nerve stimulator, and 0.4 ml/kg bupivacaine, 0.5%, with epinephrine was injected. General anesthesia was standardized, and supplemental fentanyl was administered per hemodynamic guidelines. Postoperative pain and patient-controlled intravenous morphine use were serially assessed for 48 h. Results The proportion of patients receiving supplemental fentanyl intraoperatively was more than 3 times greater in the control group (20 of 30 vs. 6 of 29, P = 0.001). In the postanesthesia care unit, a greater than fourfold reduction in pain scores was observed in the plexus group (visual analogue scale [VAS] pain score at arrival 1.3 +/- 2 vs. 5.6 +/- 3, P &lt; 0.001), and "rescue" morphine boluses (administered if VAS &gt; 3) were administered 10 times less frequently (in 2 of 28 vs. in 22 of 29 patients, P &lt; 0.0001). Pain scores and morphine consumption remained significantly lower in the plexus group until 6 h after randomization (VAS at 6 h, 1.4 +/- 1.3 vs. 2.4 +/- 1.4, P = 0.007; cumulative morphine at 6 h, 5.6 +/- 4.7 vs. 12.6 +/- 7.5 mg, P &lt; 0.0001). Operative and postoperative (48 h) blood loss was modestly decreased in the treated group. Epidural-like distribution of anesthesia occurred in 3 of 28 plexus group patients, but no other side-effects were noted. Conclusions Posterior lumbar plexus block provides effective analgesia for total hip arthroplasty, reducing intra- and postoperative opioid requirements. Moreover, blood loss during and after the procedure is diminished. Epidural anesthetic distribution should be anticipated in a minority of cases.


2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (6) ◽  
pp. 354-362
Author(s):  
Yue Luo ◽  
Xin Zhao ◽  
Zhouyuan Yang ◽  
Releken Yeersheng ◽  
Pengde Kang

Aims The purpose of this study was to examine the efficacy and safety of carbazochrome sodium sulfonate (CSS) combined with tranexamic acid (TXA) on blood loss and inflammatory responses after primary total hip arthroplasty (THA), and to investigate the influence of different administration methods of CSS on perioperative blood loss during THA. Methods This study is a randomized controlled trial involving 200 patients undergoing primary unilateral THA. A total of 200 patients treated with intravenous TXA were randomly assigned to group A (combined intravenous and topical CSS), group B (topical CSS), group C (intravenous CSS), or group D (placebo). Results Mean total blood loss (TBL) in groups A (605.0 ml (SD 235.9)), B (790.9 ml (SD 280.7)), and C (844.8 ml (SD 248.1)) were lower than in group D (1,064.9 ml (SD 318.3), p < 0.001). We also found that compared with group D, biomarker level of inflammation, transfusion rate, pain score, and hip range of motion at discharge in groups A, B, and C were significantly improved. There were no differences among the four groups in terms of intraoperative blood loss (IBL), intramuscular venous thrombosis (IMVT), and length of hospital stay (LOS). Conclusion The combined application of CSS and TXA is more effective than TXA alone in reducing perioperative blood loss and transfusion rates, inflammatory response, and postoperative hip pain, results in better early hip flexion following THA, and did not increase the associated venous thromboembolism (VTE) events. Intravenous combined with topical injection of CSS was superior to intravenous or topical injection of CSS alone in reducing perioperative blood loss. Cite this article: Bone Joint Res 2021;10(6):354–362.


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