Systematic Review: Opioid Treatment for Chronic Back Pain: Prevalence, Efficacy, and Association with Addiction

Martell, Bridget; G. O’Connor, Patrick; D. Kerns, Robert; C. Becker, William; H. Morales, Knashawn; R. Kosten, Thomas; A. Fiellin, David

doi:10.7326/0003-4819-146-2-200701160-00006

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Systematic Review: Opioid Treatment for Chronic Back Pain: Prevalence, Efficacy, and Association with Addiction

Published in Annals of Internal Medicine • Jan 16, 2007

Authors:

Bridget Martell

Patrick G. O’Connor

Robert D. Kerns

Abstract

BACKGROUND: The prevalence, efficacy, and risk for addiction for persons receiving opioids for chronic back pain are unclear. PURPOSE: To determine the prevalence of opioid treatment, whether opioid medications are effective, and the prevalence of substance use disorders among patients receiving opi...

Subject

Medicine

Chronic pain

Opioid

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