Can patient and fracture factors predict opioid dependence following upper extremity fractures?: a retrospective review
Abstract Background Since the early 1990s, opioids have been used as a mainstay for pain management surrounding fracture injuries. As opioid dependence has become a major public health issue, it is important to understand what factors can leave patients vulnerable. The purpose of this study was to e...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2019-09-01
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Series: | Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13018-019-1233-7 |