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Methylprednisolone for Postoperative Pain and Sleep Quality Following a Total Hip Arthroplasty
October 2022
Methylprednisolone for Postoperative Pain and Sleep Quality Following a Total Hip Arthroplasty
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Single High-Dose Systemic Methylprednisolone Administered Preoperatively Improves Pain Control and Sleep Quality After Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Double-Blind, Randomized Controlled Trial
Arthroplast Today . 2022 May 30;16:78-82.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
Seventy patients undergoing primary total hip arthroplasty were randomized to receive either preoperative methylprednisolone (n=35) or placebo (n=35). Outcomes such as pain and sleep quality were assessed at 24 hours and 2 weeks postoperatively, respectively. Pain was measured using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) and sleep quality using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). Pain and sleep qual...
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