Musculoskeletal Problems in Elderly

Authors

  • Binoy J Paul

Abstract

Currently, more than 12% of the world's elderly population lives in India. Musculoskeletal disorders (MSKDs) are one of the major causes of morbidity in elderly population. Epidemiological studies in India indicate that the community based prevalence of MSKD is about 20% with low back pain being the commonest.

Published

2020-02-23

Issue

Vol. 7 No. Suppl (2020): Geriatrics & Gerontology Initiative: International Workshop on Care of the Elderly

Section

Geriatrics & Gerontology Initiative: International Workshop