Abstract Preoperative anemia affects 30–40% of patients undergoing major surgery and is
an independent risk factor for perioperative blood transfusion, morbidity, and mortality …

Enhanced recovery in orthopedic surgery is a global patient management strategy to
achieve early functional recovery. Blood management is central to rehabilitation protocols …

Background The evaluation and management of outcomes risk has become an essential
element of a modern total joint replacement program. Our multidisciplinary team designed …

Background Excessive blood loss caused by total joint arthroplasty (TJA) often increases the
requirement for blood transfusion, which is associated with adverse outcomes. The purpose …

Aims Despite declining frequency of blood transfusion and electrolyte supplementation
following total joint arthroplasty, postoperative blood analyses are still routinely ordered for …

Background Osteoarthritis of the hip and knee is a common cause of pain and reduced
mobility. Arthroplasty reliably improves quality of life for most patients when non-operative …

OBJECTIVES Preoperative anaemia is a strong predictor of blood transfusion requirements
and must be assessed for appropriate optimization before elective surgery. Iron therapy is a …

Background Allogeneic transfusions are commonly used for substantial blood loss in total
knee arthroplasty (TKA), but have been associated with adverse effects and increased costs …

Blood loss management is critical to positive outcomes in patients undergoing total knee
arthroplasty (TKA). Transfusions are associated with an increased risk of major and minor …

More than 700,000 primary and revision total knee arthroplasty (TKA) procedures are
performed annually in the United States, accounting for more than $10 billion in health …