title: Opioids for osteoarthritis? Weighing benefits and risks: a Cochrane Musculoskeletal Group review.
abstract: Untreated pain is a major public health problem, but concerns about opioid misuse remain. This evidence-based look at when--or whether--opioids are indicated for OA patients will help you achieve the right balance.
authors.affiliation: Menzies Research Institute Tasmania, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. Faline.Howes@utas.edu.au
authors.forename: Faline
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Howes
authors.forename: Rachelle
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Buchbinder
authors.forename: Tania B
authors.initials: TB
authors.lastname: Winzenberg
mesh_terms: D000701:Analgesics, Opioid / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D010003:Osteoarthritis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D010146:Pain / Q000188:drug therapy*; D010147:Pain Measurement; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D016032:Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic; D012307:Risk Factors; D014147:Tramadol / Q000627:therapeutic use*
chemical_list: D000701:Analgesics, Opioid; D014147:Tramadol