In this review: Association of Physical Therapy Interventions With Long-term Opioid Use After Total Knee Replacement (JAMA Network Open)
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Study: Pre- and Post-TKR Physical Therapy Lowers Odds of Long-Term Opioid Use
A large-scale study found that the lowered odds are especially significant for "opioid-experienced" patients.
Date: Friday, November 5, 2021
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Date: November 5, 2021
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