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Papers: 16 Dec 2023 - 22 Dec 2023


2023 Oct


Br J Pain


38107761


17


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Pain with neuropathic characteristics after surgically treated lower limb fractures: Cost analysis and pain medication use.

Authors

Png ME, Costa ML, Petrou S, Achten J, Knight R, Bruce J, Keene DJ

Abstract

Neuropathic pain is prevalent among people after lower limb fracture surgery and is associated with lower health-related quality of life and greater disability. This study estimates the financial cost and pain medication use associated with neuropathic pain in this group.