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Opioid intake prior to admission is not increased in elderly patients with low‐energy fractures: A case–control study in a German hospital population

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Recent studies revealed an increased prescription rate of opioids for elderly patients suffering bone fractures. To gain further insight, we conducted face‐to‐face interviews in the present study to compare the… Click to show full abstract

Recent studies revealed an increased prescription rate of opioids for elderly patients suffering bone fractures. To gain further insight, we conducted face‐to‐face interviews in the present study to compare the opioid intake between patients with low‐energy fractures and patients suffering from internal diseases.

Keywords: energy fractures; opioid intake; patients low; elderly patients; low energy

Journal Title: European Journal of Pain
Year Published: 2018

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