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Dexamathasone Supplementation Improves Pain and Clinical Outcomes in Patients with Knee Surgery
September 2020
Dexamathasone Supplementation Improves Pain and Clinical Outcomes in Patients with Knee Surgery
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
The efficacy of dexamethasone on pain management for knee arthroscopy: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
Medicine.2020. Apr;99(16):e19417.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
A total of 4 randomized controlled trials with 228 patients undergoing knee arthroscopy were included in this meta-analysis comparing the treatment of dexamethasone supplementation to nerve blockade or normal saline as control. The primary outcome of interest included was pain scores, measured at 4-6 hours and 12 hours post-operation. The secondary outcomes of interest included duration of block, ...
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