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Surgical Techniques and Protocols to Minimize Blood Loss and Postoperative Pain

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Advances in blood management and surgical techniques used in total joint arthroplasty have led to decreased blood loss, lower rates of transfusion, decreased pain, and accelerated postoperative recovery, all facilitating same-day discharge. Preoperative optimization and the broad utilization of tranexamic acid have led to decreased blood loss and lower rates of transfusion. Less invasive surgical techniques have allowed for accelerated recovery and decreased postoperative pain. However, further research is needed to elucidate the technical aspects of minimally invasive surgery that result in decreased postoperative pain and accelerated functional recovery.

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  1. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Keck Medical Center of USC, Los Angeles, CA, USA

    Nathanael Heckmann

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    Scott Sporer

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Heckmann, N., Sporer, S. (2023). Surgical Techniques and Protocols to Minimize Blood Loss and Postoperative Pain. In: Meneghini, R.M., Buller, L.T. (eds) Outpatient Hip and Knee Replacement. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-27037-6_6

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