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TKA: preoperative methylprednisolone effective for pain and recovery
March 2014
TKA: preoperative methylprednisolone effective for pain and recovery
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Effect of high-dose preoperative methylprednisolone on pain and recovery after total knee arthroplasty: a randomized, placebo-controlled trial
Br J Anaesth. 2011 Feb;106(2)Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
48 total knee arthroplasty (TKA) patients were preoperatively administered either a single high-dose of methylprednisolone (MP) or a placebo to evaluate the efficacy of MP as an analgesic and its effect on early recovery. Patients were primarily assessed for pain through different measures during walking and at rest, along with several other secondary outcomes. The study demonstrated that methylpr...
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