ARTHROPLASTY
TKA analgesic: Periarticular injection with steroids superior to those without steroids
Chin Med J (Engl). 2013 Oct;126(20):3851-572 Chinese patients, less than 75 years old who underwent unilateral TKA for osteoarthritis were randomized to compare the postoperative analgesic ability of a multimodal cocktail periarticular injection (MCPI) with steroids to those without steroids. Patients were evaluated over 12 months using a visual analogue scale and several other secondary measures. The evidence presented in this study indicated that pain was not significantly different between groups. In addition, the MCPI with corticosteroid led to faster rehabilitation and less NSAID consumption among patient, with no added risk of infection or tendon rupture, compared to MCPI without steroids.
Unlock the full ACE Report
You have access to {0} free articles per month.Click below to unlock and view this {1}
Unlock NowCritical appraisals of the latest, high-impact randomized controlled trials and systematic reviews in orthopaedics
Access to OrthoEvidence podcast content, including collaborations with the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, interviews with internationally recognized surgeons, and roundtable discussions on orthopaedic news and topics
Subscription to The Pulse, a twice-weekly evidence-based newsletter designed to help you make better clinical decisions
Exclusive access to original content articles, including in-house systematic reviews, and articles on health research methods and hot orthopaedic topics
Or upgrade today and gain access to all OrthoEvidence content for just $1.99 per week.
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to "The Pulse"
Evidence-Based Orthopaedics direct to your inbox.
{0} of {1} free articles
Become an OrthoEvidence Premium Member. Expand your perspective with high-quality evidence.
Upgrade Now
