Background. Consensus is lacking regarding the use of tranexamic acid (TXA) in calcaneal fracture surgery. This study aims to investigate the hypothesis that local infiltration of TXA in the post-operation would maintain hemoglobin (Hb) level, reduce incision drainage volume and risk of infection in patients with displaced intra-articular calcaneal fractures. Methods. A total of 120 patients with displaced intra-articular calcaneal fractures who received extensible lateral L-shaped approach were included in this trial and equally randomized to receive one single dose of 1g TXA or 1g normal saline after closing incision. The demographic data and fracture characteristics, intra-operative indicators, laboratory tests and Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) scores, incision drainage volume, and incision-related complications were collected and compared between the two groups.
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Incision drain output (mL)
Timeframe: 2 days
Outcomes of laboratory test
Timeframe: 4 days
Outcomes of laboratory test
Timeframe: 4 days
Outcomes of laboratory test
Timeframe: 4 days