Shoulder rotator cuff tendon trauma
Conditions
Interventions
Intravenous tranexamic acid group (G1): 20 patients will receive tranexamic acid administered at a dose of 15 mg/kg intravenously 10 minutes before the skin incision. In keeping with the double-blind
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Sponsors
Universidade Federal do Maranhão
Universidade Federal do Maranhão
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Both genders; 18 years or older; diagnosis of rotator cuff tear and failure of conservative treatment for more than 3 months.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Modified Coagulation test; kidney disorder; liver disorder; uncontrolled hypertension, considering systolic pressure greater than 180 mmHg; allergic to anesthetic agents or tranexamic acid.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Results are expected to demonstrate improvement in intraoperative visual clarity of arthroscopic repairs of shoulder rotator cuff tears with the use of Tranexamic Acid. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| It is expected a reduction in postoperative pain, shortening of the hospitalization time and a reduction in the cost of performing the arthroscopic procedure. | — |
Countries
Brazil
Contacts
Public ContactPlinio Leal
Hospital São Domingos
Outcome results
None listed