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Addition of corticosteroid to periarticular injection after TKA may decrease postop pain
July 2016
Addition of corticosteroid to periarticular injection after TKA may decrease postop pain
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
The impact of including corticosteroid in a periarticular injection for pain control after total knee arthroplasty: a double-blind randomised controlled trial
Bone Joint J. 2016 Feb;98-B(2):194-200Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
77 patients who underwent total knee arthroplasty (TKA) were randomized to periarticular injection with or without corticosteroid. The purpose of this study was to determine the effects and safety of corticosteroid use in the treatment of postoperative pain. Findings indicated that the administration of corticosteroids decreased the magnitude of postoperative pain within the first 24 postoperative...
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