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The design and methods of genetic studies on acute and chronic postoperative pain in patients after total knee replacement.
Pain medicine (Malden, Mass.) - 1 Sept 2014
Belfer Inna, Greco Carol M, Lokshin Anna, Vulakovich Katie, Landsittel Douglas, Dai Feng, Crossett Lawrence, Chelly Jacques E
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OBJECTIVE: Total knee replacement (TKR) is the treatment option of choice for the millions of individuals whose osteoarthritis pain can no longer be managed through non-invasive methods. Over 500,000 TKRs are performed annually in the United States. Although most patients report improvement in pain and functioning following TKR, up to 30% report persistent pain that interferes with daily function. However, the...
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