Chronic musculoskeletal pain in older people
Date
2022-10
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Publisher
The Indian Academy of Geriatrics
Abstract
Musculoskeletal pain is a common and debilitating symptom in older adults. However, its importance is often underestimated. In this review article, we discuss its proper evaluation and management. Pain evaluation includes detailed history taking, physical examination, imaging, and laboratory investigations. Management of musculoskeletal pain requires a multidomain approach including nonpharmacological, pharmacological, and surgical modalities. A step-wise approach recommended by the World Health Organization can be used for pain management. Common musculoskeletal conditions causing pain are osteoarthritis, low?back pain, gout, pseudogout, rheumatoid arthritis, polymyalgia rheumatica, and fibromyalgia.
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Keywords
Elderly, joint pain, pain ladder
Citation
Jain Gunja, Singhal Sunny, Goyal Laxmi Kant, Agarwal Ankita, Mathur Ajay. Chronic musculoskeletal pain in older people. Journal of the Indian Academy of Geriatrics. 2022 Oct; 18(4): 208-212