Effects of presurgical interventions on chronic pain after total knee replacement: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials
Objective Nearly 100 000 primary total knee replacements (TKR) are performed in the UK annually. The primary aim of TKR is pain relief, but 10%–34% of patients report chronic pain. The aim of this systematic review was to evaluate the effectiveness of presurgical interventions in preventing chronic...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMJ Publishing Group
2020-01-01
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Series: | BMJ Open |
Online Access: | https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/10/1/e033248.full |