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Visit Characteristics Associated With Opioids Administered or Prescribed During Emergency Department Visits for Ankle Sprain Between 2010 and 2015.

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Abstract
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Recent research has demonstrated that patients with ankle sprain who are discharged from the emergency department (ED) are prescribed an opioid. Minimizing the exposure to opioids is important to help prevent future abuse and misuse of these medications.

Year of Publication
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2020
Journal
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PM & R : the journal of injury, function, and rehabilitation
Volume
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12
Issue
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7
Number of Pages
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647-654
ISSN Number
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1934-1482
URL
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https://doi.org/10.1002/pmrj.12326
DOI
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10.1002/pmrj.12326
Short Title
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PM R
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