Post-op Prednisone and Glucose Monitoring in TKA

Postoperative Prednisone Regimen in TKA and Its Effect on Continuous Glucose Levels

This study compares the efficacy of a 5-day post-operative oral prednisone regimen (40 mg daily) with the standard intraoperative steroid regimen, focusing on pain, swelling, range of motion, opioid use, and glucose levels monitored continuously.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Undergoing Primary Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty or Total Hip Arthroplasty
• Age 18 and above

Exclusion Criteria:

• Steroid therapy
• Narcotic use within past 3 months
• History of corticosteroid intolerance
• Pregnancy
• Uncontrolled diabetes
• Doesn't own smart phone

Drop Criteria:

- 2nd dose of IV dexamethasone