| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8799232 | The Journal of Arthroplasty | 2018 | 31 Pages |
Abstract
The greatest risk factors for chronic postoperative opioid use were preoperative use, younger age, female gender, greater length of stay, and worse health status. Although the use of opioids continues to grow significantly preoperatively and postoperatively, chronic opioid use post-TKA has remained clinically unchanged.
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Authors
Cary S. BS, Beau J. MD, Daniel E. BS, Cynthia L. PhD, Michael P. MD, Thorsten M. MD, PhD,