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Efficacy of Pre-operative Cryoneurolysis for Reducing Pain and Opioid Use in Patients Undergoing Knee Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review Cover

Efficacy of Pre-operative Cryoneurolysis for Reducing Pain and Opioid Use in Patients Undergoing Knee Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review

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|Mar 2025

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Language: English
Page range: 7 - 13
Submitted on: Jan 7, 2025
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Accepted on: Feb 27, 2025
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Published on: Mar 15, 2025
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 4 issues per year

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