The efficacy of dexamethasone reducing postoperative pain and emesis after total knee arthroplasty: A systematic review and meta-analysis

International Journal of Surgery(2018)

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Abstract
•We made this meta-analysis to evaluate the efficacy of dexamethasone on pain and recovery after Total knee Arthroplasty.•Dexamethasone decreased postoperative pain, the incidence of POVN, and total opioid consumption effectively.•Dexamethasone is beneficial to recovery after total knee replacement.
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Dexamethasone,Meta-analysis,Total knee arthroplasty,VAS score,Nausea
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