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Over half of individuals with dementia experience chronic pain, contributing to suffering, isolation, and increased healthcare utilization. This effect is not dementia subtype specific, and advanced age further amplifies this effect. Despite high prevalence, management remains inadequate. Current pharmacologic and interventional treatments appear to have limited efficacy. While mechanisms of treatment resistance are unclear, evidence suggests a bidirectional relationship between pain and dementia. This review summarizes current literature and explores proposed pathophysiological mechanisms.
Harrison Boyce, MD
PGY-3 Resident
Temple University Hospital
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Thomas Coury, DO
Attending Pain Physician Advisor
Desert Sky Spine and Pain, United States