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Opioid syndrome: failed opioid therapy for chronic noncancer pain

Leonard B Kamen1, Kristofer J Feeko2

  • 1MossRehab Outpatient Center, Albert Einstein Healthcare Network, 9880 Bustleton Avenue, Suite 309, Philadelphia, PA 19115, USA; Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA, USA.

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America
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BuprenorphineChronic painOpioid dependenceOpioidsPain management

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