Tramadol and the risk of fracture in an elderly female population: a cost utility assessment with comparison to transdermal buprenorphine - Hirst A, Knight C, Hirst M, Dunlop W, Akehurst R.

INTRODUCTION: Opioid treatment for chronic pain is a known risk factor for falls and/or fractures in elderly patients. The latter cause a significant cost to the National Health Service and the Personal Social Services in the UK. Tramadol has a higher risk...
Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated) - Category: Global & Universal Tags: Age: Elder Adults Source Type: news