Perioperative combined administration of tranexamic acid and dexamethasone in total knee arthroplasty—benefit versus harm?

AbstractBackground:The purpose of this study was to investigate the benefits and harm of combined administration of tranexamic acid (TXA) and dexamethasone (Dexa) in total knee arthroplasty (TKA).Methods:A total of 88 consecutive patients undergoing TKA for knee osteoarthritis were stratified in 2 g