Critical Points Regarding Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain Management Using Analgesics in Elderly Patients
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Citation: Toshihiro Imamura. “Critical Points Regarding Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain Management Using Analgesics in Elderly Patients”. EC Orthopaedics 1.S1 (2016): S1-S4. The population of elders is increasing throughout the world. In particular, Japan is the world’s top country for longevity. In a society experiencing progressive aging, there is still about a 10-year gap between the average life expectancy and healthy life expectancy. The number of osteoporosis and osteoarthritis is increasing. Additionally, musculoskeletal diseases are usually associated with chronic musculoskeletal pain. Chronic pain decreases physical activity and leads to locomotive syndrome. Therefore, chronic musculoskeletal pain is an important issue to be solved. Approximately 15% of the Japanese population suffers from moderate-severe chronic musculoskeletal pain persisting for at least 6 months (Nakamura., et al.). Furthermore, the number of solitary elderly adults is increasing. Inoue., et al. reported that people living alone showed a high score of psychological distress, which may influence the development and maintenance of chronic pain (Inoue., et al.). Abstract
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