J Electrodiagn Neuromuscul Dis.
2023 Dec;25(3):92-99. 10.18214/jend.2023.00115.
Peripheral Neuropathy in Older Adults
- Affiliations
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- 1Center for Geriatric Medicine, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA
- 2Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, USA
- KMID: 2549749
- DOI: http://doi.org/10.18214/jend.2023.00115
Abstract
- Peripheral neuropathies are commonly encountered in older adults, exhibit a wide spectrum of symptoms, and have diverse etiologies. In older adults, peripheral neuropathy is associated with increased falls, as well as functional and cognitive decline. The current medical management of peripheral neuropathy mostly involves symptomatic management. It is important to identify the underlying etiology of peripheral neuropathy and to address the risk of falls in older adult patients. Once the risk of falls is identified, fall prevention strategies need to be implemented.
