Tramadol May Increase Risk of Hip Fracture in Older Adults with Post-Traumatic Osteoarthritis

Tramadol, an analgesic widely used for arthritic pain, is known to have adverse effects. This study investigated the association between the long-term use of tramadol for pain control and subsequent hip fractures in patients aged 60 years or older with posttraumatic osteoarthritis. This population-b...

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Main Authors: Ting-Yu Wu, Wen-Tien Wu, Ru-Ping Lee, Ing-Ho Chen, Tzai-Chiu Yu, Jen-Hung Wang, Kuang-Ting Yeh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-03-01
Series:Journal of Personalized Medicine
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4426/13/4/580