Effect of Intraoperative Dexamethasone on Pain Scores and Narcotic Consumption in Patients Undergoing Total Knee Arthroplasty

ConclusionA single dose of dexamethasone given intraoperatively significantly decreased oral narcotic consumption and decreased pain scores 24 h postoperatively. Dexamethasone appears to be a safe modality to use to control pain in patients undergoing TKA.

Source: Orthopaedic Surgery - October 31, 2016 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Jason Samona, Carrie Cook, Kyle Krupa, Krystle Swatsell, Andrew Jackson, Chase Dukes, Sidney Martin Tags: CLINICAL ARTICLE Source Type: research