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Abstract
Treating arthritis in the elderly patient requires time, patience and tact. The physician should, of course, use the proper drugs and physical therapy to relieve pain, preserve function, and prevent deformity. However, he must also tell the patient that arthritis is usually chronic and rarely curable. At the same time, he should offer encouragement and positive advice.
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A. Dean Steele
Dr. Steele is in the department of internal medicine, section of rheumatology, Scott and White Clinic, Temple, Texas.