Effects of Dexamethasone on Postoperative Glycemic Control in Patients After Primary Total Joint Arthroplasty: A Randomized Double-Blind Controlled Trial

In patients undergoing total joint arthroplasty (TJA), the use of dexamethasone (DEX) may cause perioperative blood glucose (BG) disorders, leading to complications even in patients who do not have diabetes. We aimed to evaluate the effects of different DEX doses on perioperative BG levels.

Source: The Journal of Arthroplasty - April 11, 2024 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Xiao-yang Liu, Ping Mou, Jian Cao, Hao-Yang Wang, Wei-Nan Zeng, Zong-Ke Zhou Source Type: research