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Original Article

A randomized, double-blind, phase III study comparing multiple doses of tapentadol IR, oxycodone IR, and placebo for postoperative (bunionectomy) pain

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Pages 765-776 | Accepted 07 Jan 2009, Published online: 09 Feb 2009

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