Journal of Orthopaedic Nursing
Volume 10, Issue 2 , Pages 67-72 , May 2006

A brief literature search and clinical audit of postoperative urinary retention following total joint replacement

  • Linda Edmond, RGN, BSC(Hons), MSc, Cert.Ed ((Lecturer in Nursing))

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doi: 10.1016/j.joon.2006.03.001

Journal of Orthopaedic Nursing
Volume 10, Issue 2 , Pages 67-72 , May 2006