Clinical presentation and treatment of arthritis in the aged

Arthritis is a common condition among older individuals; osteoarthritis is the most common. Other frequently encountered conditions are rheumatoid arthritis, polymyalgia rheumatica, gout, and pseudogout. The clinical presentation of these disorders may differ from those seen in younger patients. Therapeutic modalities, such as physical therapy, medications, and surgery should be modified sometimes to accommodate age-related changes in body mechanics and function.