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Ultrasound-Guided Needle Release Combined with Corticosteroid Injection for the Treatment of Supinator Syndrome
Published on: May 26, 2023
[Using corticosteroids to prevent postoperative oedema]
J P R van Merkesteyn1, R A Th Gortzak, R H B Allard
1Uit de afdeling Mondziekten en Kaakchirurgie van het Leids Universitair Medisch Centrum, Leiden. j.p.r.van_merkesteyn@lumc.nl
Abstract:
Corticosteroids are produced in the adrenal gland cortex and are subdivided in mineralocorticosteroids and glucocorticosteroids. Usually, corticosteroids are prescribed as drugs to replace natural corticosteroids in case of insufficient functioning adrenal glands and in numerous diseases because of their anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive effects. Based on literature data, it was concluded in this article that corticosteroids are never indicated as a preventive measure in regular dentistry and oral and maxillofacial surgery. Only in cases of major elective oral and maxillofacial surgery, prescription of corticosteroids may be considered.
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