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Musculoskeletal Pain in Older Adults: A Clinical Review
Travis P Welsh1, Ailing E Yang2, Una E Makris3
1Department of Internal Medicine, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA.
Abstract:
Persistent pain in older adults is a widely prevalent and disabling condition that is the manifestation of multiple contributing physical, mental, social, and age-related factors. To effectively treat pain, the clinician must assess and address contributing factors using a comprehensive approach that includes pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic therapies within the context of a strong therapeutic relationship among the patient, caregivers, and a multidisciplinary team. This article reviews the current understanding of persistent pain in older adults and suggests a general approach to its assessment and management, followed by specific considerations for musculoskeletal pain conditions commonly seen in older adults.
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