Shoulder arthroscopy offers numerous advantages and has led to a continuous increase in procedural complexity. Adequate intraoperative visual clarity is essential for successful performance of the procedure and is primarily dependent on effective hemorrhage control.The aim of this prospective, double-blind, randomized controlled study is to evaluate the effect of intravenously administered tranexamic acid (TXA) on intraoperative visual clarity, perioperative blood loss, procedure duration, and early postoperative outcomes in patients undergoing shoulder arthroscopy in the beach chair position, an area for which limited data are currently available in the literature. In both the experimental and control groups, hemoglobin levels are measured in the irrigation fluid and in patients' blood samples obtained before and after surgery. Additional outcomes include intraoperative visual clarity, duration of the procedure, postoperative shoulder swelling, postoperative pain intensity, and analgesic consumption.This study applies established scientific methods to determine whether there is a justified basis for the introduction of TXA into routine clinical practice for shoulder arthroscopy.
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Visual Clarity on Endoscope Screen During Shoulder Arthroscopy (Intraoperative)
Timeframe: From skin incision to final suture (intraoperative period), assessed every 15 minutes, up to 135 minutes