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Analgesic efficacy of intravenous dexamethasone following TKA

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February 2019

Analgesic efficacy of intravenous dexamethasone following TKA

Vol: 8| Issue: 2| Number:51| ISSN#: 2564-2537
Study Type:Meta-analysis/Systematic Review
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A

The efficacy and safety of dexamethasone for pain management after total knee arthroplasty: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Int J Surg. 2018 May;53:65-71

Contributing Authors:
X Li S Ma G Xu W Xie

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Four randomized controlled trials were included in this meta-analysis which compared the outcomes of intravenous dexamethasone and placebo/control for pain control after total knee arthroplasty. Pooled analysis of pain scores and narcotic consumption significantly favoured intravenous dexamethasone groups from 12-48 hours postoperatively.

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