Rheumatologic illnesses: Treatment strategies for older adults
Publish date: June 1, 2005
Howard Blumstein, MD , Peter D. Gorevic, MD
Howard Blumstein, MD , Peter D. Gorevic, MD
Basic objectives of arthritis therapy are to reduce musculoskeletal pain, slow progression of disease, maintain and improve function and quality of life, and avoid adverse drug reactions. Both nonpharmacologic and pharmacologic approaches may be taken.