| The efficacy of autologous platelet gel in pain control and blood loss in total knee arthroplasty. An analysis of the haemoglobin, narcotic requirement and range of motion. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 16816947 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Biological materials used to assist in haemostasis following total knee arthroplasty have been the subject of much recent research. Autologous platelet gel is a substance that is derived from platelet-rich plasma extracted from the patient's blood and centrifuged perioperatively, and is applied to exposed tissues, synovium and the lining of the wound at closure. Concentrating and applying these factors directly to the wound at the end of a total knee arthroplasty procedure may lead to more complete haemostasis, a reduction in perioperative blood loss, accelerated tissue repair and decreased postoperative pain. In this study, 98 unilateral total knee arthroplasties were evaluated retrospectively, 61 of which involved the intaroperative use of platelet gel, and 37 of which served as control subjects. Outcomes analysed were postoperative haemoglobin changes, intravenous and oral narcotic requirements, range of motion on discharge and total days in hospital. Patients receiving platelet gel during surgery had less postoperative blood loss as measured by differences in the preoperative and postoperative haemoglobin on day 3 (2.7 vs. 3.2 g/dl; P=0.026). The narcotic requirement was less in the platelet gel group for both intravenous (17.0 vs. 36.3 mg/day; P=0.024) and oral (1.84 vs. 2.75 tabs/day; P=0.063) medication. This group also achieved a higher range of motion prior to discharge (78.2 vs. 71.9; P=0.052) and were discharged an average of 1 day earlier than their control counterparts. Though further prospective trials are necessary, this study indicates that the application of autologous platelet gel may lead to improved haemostasis, better pain control and a shortened hospital stay. |
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Authors:
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Michael J Gardner; Demetris Demetrakopoulos; Paul R Klepchick; Pekka A Mooar |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article Date: 2006-07-01 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: International orthopaedics Volume: 31 ISSN: 0341-2695 ISO Abbreviation: Int Orthop Publication Date: 2007 Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2007-05-22 Completed Date: 2007-10-16 Revised Date: 2009-11-18 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7705431 Medline TA: Int Orthop Country: Germany |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 309-13 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, USA. gardnerm@hss.edu |
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Administration, Topical Aged Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee / methods*, rehabilitation* Female Gels Hemoglobins / analysis Humans Length of Stay Male Narcotics / therapeutic use Pain, Postoperative / therapy* Platelet-Rich Plasma* Range of Motion, Articular Retrospective Studies Wound Healing* |
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0/Gels; 0/Hemoglobins; 0/Narcotics |
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