High-dose local infiltration analgesia after hip and knee replacement--what is it, why does it work, and what are the future challenges?

Editorial

Tord Röstlund et al. Acta Orthop. 2007 Apr.

. 2007 Apr;78(2):159-61.

doi: 10.1080/17453670710013627.

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