What is the role of tranexamic acid (TXA) during primary or revision shoulder arthroplasty (SA) in decreasing the risk of periprosthetic joint infection (PJI)?

What is the role of tranexamic acid (TXA) during primary or revision shoulder arthroplasty (SA) in decreasing the risk of periprosthetic joint infection (PJI)?

Authors: Edward McFarland, José M. Mora, Jorge Rojas
RECOMMENDATION: There is no evidence to support routine use of TXA in patients undergoing shoulder arthroplasty for the prophylaxis of PJI.
LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Limited
DELEGATE VOTE: Agree: 100%, Disagree: 0%, Abstain: 0% (Unanimous, Strongest Consensus)

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