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Do you have prior experience with the ambit local anesthetic pump for postoperative pain after orthopedic surgery? what are your thoughts? pros, cons?

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Dr. Herman Hammerstead
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Trauma Surgery 51 years experience
Chest & Abdominal: Works well in these above areas. Here an article addressing your question from the Cleveland Clinic: http://www.hindawi.com/journals/tswj/2014/572507/
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