Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5709181 | The Journal of Arthroplasty | 2017 | 19 Pages |
Abstract
Rates of blood transfusion after primary THA and TKA have fallen precipitously since 2010 and are now down to 9% and 4% for THA and TKA, respectively. Blood management strategies instituted over the last 5 years have had a large impact on transfusion rates after joint arthroplasty.
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Authors
Nicholas A. MD, Andrew J. MD, Nathan R. Lux, Steve S. MD, Yubo PhD, John J. MD,