Research Article

Efficacy of a Combined Intramedullary, Periarticular Injection, and Intraarticular Tranexamic Acid Application on Postoperative Bleeding in Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Retrospective Case-Matched Study

Table 2

Closed-suction drainage output.

CharacteristicControl groupTXA group value
N = 56N = 55

0–8 h412.3 ± 202.2151.2 ± 87.8<0.001
8–16 h27.1 ± 55.919.4 ± 44.50.419
16–24 h72.7 ± 46.288.6 ± 46.80.075
24–48 h142.9 ± 78.3160.6 ± 99.70.298
Total drainage690.7 ± 308.5458.5 ± 207.9<0.001

Values are expressed as mean ± SD.