| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5709196 | The Journal of Arthroplasty | 2017 | 27 Pages |
Abstract
There was a reduction in opioid use following TKA. Almost 50% of occasional users and more than 30% of chronic users pre-TKA ceased opioids postoperatively. There was a reduction in use for those chronic users who continued to take opioids postsurgery.
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Authors
Craig A. PhD, Maria C.S. PhD, Nicole L. PhD, Elizabeth E. PhD, Stephen E. MD, PhD,