Rebound Pain After Operations for Distal Radius Fractures With a Volar Plate in Brachial Plexus Block
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2020-04-05
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
Many patients have strong pain at brachial plexus block resolution after operations for
distal radius fractures with a volar plate. This study investigates if a single dose of
dexamethasone in addition to a standard pain regime have an effect on postoperative pain. The
primary endpoint is difference in the highest pain score first 24 hours after surgery. The
investigators will also look at pain scores and analgesics consumption first few hours after
surgery and at different times up to 2 years after surgery.