Effects of Oral Tranexamic Acid on Short Term Postoperative Outcomes Following Total Shoulder Arthroplasty

Evaluating the Effects of Oral Tranexamic Acid on Short Term Postoperative Outcomes Following Total Shoulder Arthroplasty: A Randomized Control Trial

The purpose of this clinical trial is to evaluate the short-term clinical outcomes of patients undergoing total shoulder arthroplasty who receive an extended postoperative course of oral tranexamic acid

Inclusion Criteria:

• Skeletally mature patients (ages 18-79) undergoing primary total shoulder arthroplasty

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients with Cancer, venous thromboembolism, stroke, heart disease, pregnant or nursing, allergic to TXA, current tobacco use, anticoagulants other than aspirin.