title: Pharmacologic management of foot pain in the older patient.
abstract: Foot pain, if not effectively managed, can result in significant disability and loss of function in older patients. This article reviews treatment strategies for acute and persistent pain, emphasizing new pharmacologic approaches. Indications, guidelines, and precautions for acute-pain treatment with acetaminophen, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitors, and opioids are discussed. Strategies for management of persistent pain using opioids, tricyclic antidepressants, gabapentin, and topical medications are reviewed. Common pain-management and prescribing errors are highlighted.
authors.affiliation: Home and Hospice Care of Rhode Island, Department of Medicine, Brown Medical School, 169 George St, Pawtucket, RI 02860, USA.
authors.forename: Edward W
authors.initials: EW
authors.lastname: Martin
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000700:Analgesics / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005528:Foot; D005853:Geriatrics; D006801:Humans; D008508:Medication Errors; D009294:Narcotics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D010146:Pain / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology; D011032:Podiatry
chemical_list: D000700:Analgesics; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; D009294:Narcotics