Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8799635 | The Journal of Arthroplasty | 2018 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
TKA candidates who have complicated medical, social, and surgical histories are at an increased risk of chronic opioid abuse postoperatively. By better understanding the risk factors associated with persistent chronic opioid use, targeted opioid reduction programs may be appropriately implemented to manage this high-risk population.
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Authors
Kelvin Y. BA, Afshin A. MD, Kevin K. MA, Mackenzie BA, William J. MD, FRCSC, Ran MD, MSc,