Peri‐operative administration of tranexamic acid in lower limb arthroplasty: a multicentre, prospective cohort study

Summary In the UK , tranexamic acid is recommended for all surgical procedures where expected blood loss exceeds 500 ml. However, the optimal dose, route and timing of administration are not known. This study aimed to evaluate current practice of peri‐operative tranexamic acid administration. Patients undergoing primary total hip arthroplasty, total knee arthroplasty or unicompartmental knee arthroplasty during a 2‐week period were eligible for...