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Research Article

Tapentadol Prolonged Release for Severe Chronic Osteoarthritis Pain in the Elderly: Improvements in Daily Functioning and Quality of Life

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Pages 85-95 | Received 11 Sep 2019, Accepted 19 Dec 2019, Published online: 24 Jan 2020

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