Geriatric Pain Management

The elderly population comprises the fastest growing segment of the world's population. As patients age, the incidence and prevalence of certain pain syndromes increase. Pain may be underreported as some elderly patients incorrectly believe that pain is a normal process of aging. A comprehensive pain assessment includes a thorough medical history and physical examination, review of systems and pertinent laboratory results, imaging studies, and diagnostic tests. Pain physicians should have a broad range of understanding of the pharmacologic and physiological changes that occur in the geriatric population. The present review on pain management in the elderly focuses on relevant information for the pain clinician. Included are appropriate pain assessment, physical examination, pathophysiologic changes in the elderly, pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic changes, and present pain management modalities.

  • Degenerative joint disease
  • Postherpetic neuralgia
  • Cancer pain
  • Improper positioning
  • Post-stroke syndrome
  • Urinary retention
  • Neuropathic pain
  • Pressure ulcers
  • Fractures
  • Spinal stenosis

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