Clinical Trial: Methylprednisolone Taper, Lower Extremity
Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: RECRUITING
Condition: Knee Arthritis
Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
Official Title: Methylprednisolone Taper After Total Knee Replacement: A Prospective Randomized Trial
Brief Summary:
Total knee replacement surgery is a commonly performed and widely successful surgery to improve mobility and decrease pain in patients suffering from severe knee arthritis.However, in the immediate period after knee replacement, patients often experience significant pain and nausea, which can limit early recovery after surgery.Glucocorticoids are anti-inflammatory drugs that can reduce pain and swelling by blocking the inflammatory process, and have already shown promise in various surgical settings, including…
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