Simple additive boosts arm surgery pain relief, study finds
Symptom relief
Completed
This study tested whether adding dexamethasone (a steroid) to the numbing drug bupivacaine could improve pain control during and after upper arm surgery. Fifty-four adults having elbow, forearm, or hand surgery received either the combination or bupivacaine alone via an ultrasoun…
Sponsor: Arsi University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 20, 2026 11:57 UTC