Effects of Methylprednisolone After Total Hip Arthroplasty

Summary

The purpose of the study is to compare the effects of pre-operative methylprednisolone (125mg iv) versus placebo on postoperative outcome after hip arthroplasty. The hypothesis is that pre-operative methylprednisolone (125mg iv) will reduce time to fulfill discharge criteria.

Timeline

Start

2010-04

Primary completion

2011-01

Completion

2011-01

Drugs

Indications

No indication recorded.