Does Local Steroid Reduce Dysphagia After Cervical Disc Replacement? A Prospective, Randomized, Placebo-controlled, Double-blinded Study

Conclusions: This study provides level 1 evidence that the use of intraoperative locally administered Depo-Medrol significantly reduces the incidence and severity of dysphagia within the first week after CDR surgery. The use of local steroid may provide patients undergoing CDR surgery with a more pleasant early recovery experience with respect to dysphagia.
Source: Journal of Spinal Disorders and Techniques - Category: Surgery Tags: Primary Research Source Type: research