Effects Of Reinfusion Systems On Transfusion Needs After Total Knee Arthroplasty

Background: Total Joint arthroplasty can lead to significant blood loss. This loss often requires replacement with banked allogenic or pre-donated antologous blood. Both forms of replacement involve substantial financial cost and can be associated with significant complications to the patient. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect that reinfusion of postoperative drained blood has o…