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Thromboelastography for the Orthopaedic Surgeon.

John C Hagedorn1, James M Bardes, Creed L Paris

  • 1From the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation, University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston, Galveston, TX (Dr. Hagedorn, Dr. Paris, and Dr. Lindsey), and the Division of Acute Care Surgery LAC + USC Medical Center, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA (Dr. Bardes).

The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
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Thromboelastography (TEG) offers orthopaedic surgeons a rapid and accurate assessment of blood coagulation, improving patient resuscitation and blood product management in high-risk surgeries. Increased awareness of TEG can significantly enhance musculoskeletal patient care.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Hematology
  • Coagulation Science

Background:

  • Coagulation assessment is critical for orthopaedic patients undergoing trauma, spine, arthroplasty, and revision surgeries due to risks of blood loss and coagulopathies.
  • Conventional coagulation tests (PT/INR, aPTT, platelet count, fibrinogen) are standard, but advanced methods like thromboelastography (TEG) offer more comprehensive data.
  • TEG, a blood test from the 1950s, evaluates clot formation and lysis, providing a dynamic snapshot of a patient's coagulation status.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the utility of thromboelastography (TEG) in orthopaedic surgery.
  • To inform orthopaedic surgeons about the benefits of TEG for managing coagulopathies and guiding resuscitation.
  • To advocate for increased awareness and adoption of TEG in musculoskeletal care.

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Main Methods:

  • Review of thromboelastography (TEG) principles and its application in assessing coagulation.
  • Analysis of TEG parameters: reaction time (R-time), K-value, alpha-angle (α-angle), maximum clot amplitude (MA), and lysis index (LY30).
  • Discussion of TEG's role in managing traumatic coagulopathy and directing blood product use.

Main Results:

  • TEG provides a comprehensive coagulation profile, including clot kinetics and stability.
  • Traumatologists utilize TEG for faster, more accurate patient resuscitation and optimized blood product administration.
  • Despite its benefits, many orthopaedic surgeons remain unaware of TEG's capabilities.

Conclusions:

  • Thromboelastography (TEG) offers significant advantages over conventional tests for evaluating coagulation in orthopaedic patients.
  • Enhanced awareness and utilization of TEG can lead to improved patient outcomes and more effective management of bleeding and clotting complications in musculoskeletal surgery.
  • Promoting TEG knowledge among orthopaedic surgeons is crucial for advancing patient care in high-risk surgical subspecialties.