The Journal of Arthroplasty
Volume 25, Issue 3 , Pages 410-415 , April 2010

A Prospective Evaluation of 2 Different Pain Management Protocols for Total Hip Arthroplasty

Received 17 July 2009 ,Accepted 4 January 2010.

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 No benefits or funds were received in support of the study.

PII: S0883-5403(10)00010-0

doi: 10.1016/j.arth.2010.01.003

The Journal of Arthroplasty
Volume 25, Issue 3 , Pages 410-415 , April 2010

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