RT Journal Article ID 43a5a9f468622acc A1 Wang, Gwo-Jaw A1 Goldthwaite, Jr., Charles A. A1 Burks, Sandra G. A1 Spotnitz, William D. T1 Experience Improves Successful Use of Fibrin Sealant in Total Knee Arthroplasty: Implications for Surgical Education JF Journal of Long-Term Effects of Medical Implants JO JLT YR 2003 FD 2003-11-30 VO 13 IS 5 OP 10 AB This study evaluating fibrin sealant application in total knee arthroplasty (TKA) found significant differences in the decline in adjusted hemoglobin loss at 48 hours postoperatively in the treatment group (FS) relative to the control group (C) when the groups were segregated into early and late subgroups. The decline between the late C, 3.53 ± 0.22 g/dL, and the late FS, 3.01 ± 0.20 g/dL, was 0.52 g/dL (p = 0.04). The decline between the early C, 3.51 ± 0.21 g/dL, and the early FS, 3.25 ± 0.22 g/dL, was 0.26 g/dL (p = 0.34). This study demonstrates the importance of experience and education in successful application of tissue adhesives. PB Begell House LK https://www.dl.begellhouse.com/journals/1bef42082d7a0fdf,5203277d28546f8c,43a5a9f468622acc.html