2021
DOI: 10.1007/s11845-020-02486-y
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Perioperative dexamethasone administration reduces ‘on-demand’ opioid requirements in bilateral total hip arthroplasty

Abstract: Background Bilateral joint arthroplasty is currently not common, but its usage is expected to increase in the future. This may result in larger amounts of opioids being consumed by patients due to anticipated increased pain and prolonged recovery from this procedure. Aim We describe the impact of perioperative steroid administration in a cohort of bilateral total hip arthroplasties (THAs) (44 hips) in relation to post-operative opioid consumption. Methods We report a single-surgeon consecutive case series of s… Show more

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