Lumbar Disc Herniation — Tramadol vs.Tramadol With Paracetamol
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Comparison of Tramadol vs. Tramadol With Paracetamol for Efficacy of Postoperative Pain Management in Lumbar Discectomy: A Randomised Controlled Trial
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