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Afternoon hip surgery provides lower IL 6/8 levels and quicker cortisol recovery vs. morning surgery
August 2019
Afternoon hip surgery provides lower IL 6/8 levels and quicker cortisol recovery vs. morning surgery
Study Type:Randomized Trial
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Effects of surgery start time on postoperative cortisol, inflammatory cytokines, and postoperative hospital day in hip surgery: Randomized controlled trial
Medicine (Baltimore). 2019 Jun;98(24):e15820.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
48 patients scheduled for a hip hemiarthroplasty or total hip replacement were randomized to receive said surgery beginning in the morning (8AM) or the afternoon (1-2PM). The primary outcomes of interest were the levels of cortisol, interleukin-6 (IL-6) and interleukin-8 (IL-8). Secondary outcomes of interest included pain on a Visual Analog Scale (VAS) and the length of hospitalization. Follow up...
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