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Comparison Between Perineural and Systemic Effect of Dexamethasone as an Adjuvant for Prolongation of Four Nerve Blocks With Bupivacaine in Total Knee Arthroplasty
The addition of dexamethasone (DxaM) to local anesthetic may significantly prolong the duration of a block in total knee arthroplasty. The aim of this study is to determine whether this is a systemic or local effect.
Details
| Lead sponsor | Hillel Yaffe Medical Center |
|---|---|
| Phase | NA |
| Status | COMPLETED |
| Enrolment | 90 |
| Start date | 2014-10 |
| Completion | 2017-10-30 |
Conditions
- Analgesia
- Pain, Postoperative
Interventions
- Dexamethasone
- Bupivacaine
Primary outcomes
- Efficacy Perineural DxaM — One day
Duration of motor and sensory block
Countries
Israel