Overview
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.
Eligibility
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
