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Pathophysiology of bone pain: A review

Glenn A T Haegerstam Medical Department, Astra Lakemedel AB, SE-151 85 Sodertalje, Sweden. Correspondence: Dr G. Haegerstam, Ynglingagatan 13, SE-113 47 Stockholm, Sweden. E-mail: [email protected]
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