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Dexamethasone in total joint replacements reduces pain, nausea and hospital stay duration
November 2013
Dexamethasone in total joint replacements reduces pain, nausea and hospital stay duration
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Dexamethasone reduces length of hospitalization and improves postoperative pain and nausea after total joint arthroplasty: a prospective, randomized controlled trial
J Arthroplasty. 2013 Sep;28(8 Suppl):11-7Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
130 patients who underwent total joint replacement of the knee or hip were enrolled in this study to determine the effects that different doses of dexamethasone can have on postoperative pain, nausea and functional and clinical outcomes. Patients were randomized into three separate treatment groups. The control group was administered ondansetron and the intervention groups received 1 or 2 doses of...
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