title: Treatment options for osteoarthritis: considerations for older adults.
abstract: Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis and the leading cause of disability among older adults in the United States. Treatment options such as acetaminophen and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are the most widely used agents to manage mild-to-moderate pain. Treatment with tramadol or opioids is usually reserved for severe pain associated with OA. These agents do not come without risk, especially for older adults. Patient-specific parameters and comorbid conditions must be considered when evaluating treatment options for older adults. This article reviews pharmacological and nonpharmacological approaches to the management of OA in older adults.
authors: Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Worcester, MA 01608, USA. sheila.seed@mcphs.edu
authors: Sheila M
authors: SM
authors: Seed
authors: Kaelen C
authors: KC
authors: Dunican
authors: Ann M
authors: AM
authors: Lynch
mesh_terms: D000082:Acetaminophen / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000368:Aged; D000465:Algorithms; D000700:Analgesics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000701:Analgesics, Opioid / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000928:Antidepressive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002807:Chondroitin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000529:Complementary Therapies; D015577:Geriatric Assessment; D005938:Glucocorticoids / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005944:Glucosamine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D006820:Hyaluronic Acid / Q000627:therapeutic use; D009043:Motor Activity; D009788:Occupational Therapy; D010003:Osteoarthritis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D012656:Self-Help Devices; D014147:Tramadol / Q000627:therapeutic use; D015431:Weight Loss
chemical_list: D000700:Analgesics; D000701:Analgesics, Opioid; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; D000928:Antidepressive Agents; D005938:Glucocorticoids; D000082:Acetaminophen; D014147:Tramadol; D006820:Hyaluronic Acid; D002807:Chondroitin; D005944:Glucosamine