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    Eur J Anaesthesiol: Preoperative dexamethasone can relieve pain after total knee arthroplasty

    • Last Update: 2021-08-14
    • Source: Internet
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    Corticosteroids can reduce pain, but the optimal dosage and safety status are still uncertain


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    The study was conducted in a tertiary teaching hospital in Hong Kong.


     

    The results showed that compared with placebo, patients in the D16 group had a significant reduction in pain during the maximum active knee flexion on the third postoperative day [-1.


    In summary, administering 16 mg of dexamethasone before total knee arthroplasty can reduce postoperative pain, reduce opioid consumption, increase quadriceps strength, improve mobilization ability, and improve the overall quality of postoperative recovery


     

    Original source:

     

    Timmy Chi Wing Chan, et al.


    Preoperative dexamethasone for pain relief after total knee arthroplasty: A randomised controlled trial

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