Publisher: Adis International
ISSN: 1172-0360
Source: Drugs & Therapy Perspectives, Vol.27, Iss.5, 2011-05, pp. : 10-14
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Abstract
Musculoskeletal pain attributable to rheumatic conditions is common and disabling in the elderly. Pain control should be multimodal and individualized for each patient, and will most likely utilize a combination of both nonpharmacological and pharmacological interventions.
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