Chronic pain is the most frequent condition encountered by doctors, particularly among the elderly (aged 65 years and above) patients. Implications of such pain include substantial disability from reduced mobility and activity, falls, depression and anxiety, sleep impairment, and isolation. The incidence of chronic pain among the elderly has been accounted to a number of causes, including musculoskeletal disorders, fractures, neuropathies from diabetes, herpes zoster, surgery, cancers, chemotherapy, etc.
In addition, certain advanced chronic diseases, including congestive heart failure, end-stage renal disease, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, are associated with the prevalence of chronic pain in geriatric patients. Several approaches are being used to manage chronic pain in the elderly, including pharmacological therapy, psychological or behavioral therapy, and…
