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| Title | Managing chronic osteoarthritic pain in primary care: An update | |
| Author | Stubhaug Audun | |
| Article Information | Abstract | |
| Publication | Journal of Pain and Palliative Care Pharmacotherapy |
A review of current osteoarthritis management focused on primary care is presented. Epidemiological and diagnostic issues and both pharmacological and nonpharmacological therapeutic interventions are described. A three-step pharmacotherapy paradigm beginning with acetaminophen (paracetamol) and proceeding to use of opioids is provided. |
| Reference | BUPP10066 | |
| Year | 2009 | |
| Logged | 02/02/2010 | |
| Volume | 23 | |
| Part | 4 | |
| Pages | 380-383 | |
| ISSN | 1536-0288 | |
| Keywords | ||
| Comparison Drug | ||
| Language | English | |