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125mg methylprednisolone does not reduce time to meet discharge criteria after THA
March 2013
125mg methylprednisolone does not reduce time to meet discharge criteria after THA
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Effect of high-dose preoperative methylprednisolone on recovery after total hip arthroplasty: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
Br J Anaesth. 2013 Jan;110(1):66-73. doi: 10.1093/bja/aes345. Epub 2012 Sep 17Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
48 patients were randomized to determine the effects of glucocorticoid prophylaxis on the length-to-discharge following total hip arthroplasty. Patients received either a single dose of 125mg methylprednisolone or isotonic saline (placebo) in addition to a multimodal oral analgesic protocol. The results indicated that despite improved immediate post-operative pain and inflammatory response, there ...
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