Can Tranexamic Acid Boost Shoulder Mobility After Surgery?

You might know tranexamic acid (TXA) for its blood-related perks, like in knee replacements and rotator cuff repairs. But what about its effect on shoulder surgery? This study is all about finding out if TXA can make your shoulder feel and move better right after a total shoulder replacement (TSA). They wanted to see if it could reduce pain and improve how much you can move your shoulder early on. TXA is often used to prevent blood loss during surgery. But researchers were curious about its other potential benefits. They thought maybe TXA could help patients move their shoulders more easily and with less pain soon after surgery. To test this, they looked at a group of patients who had TSA. Some got TXA, and others didn't. They checked how well the patients could move their shoulders and how much pain they had in the days following the surgery. The results? Well, that's what they were trying to figure out. The study aimed to shed light on whether TXA could make a difference in how soon and how well you can move your shoulder after a Total Shoulder Arthroplasty.