Management of osteo-arthritic pain by the elderly in Niger

This study aimed to identify how the elderly in Nigeria manage osteo-arthritic pain; their descriptions of and relationship between management strategies relief pain. Using structured interviews, data were collected from 236 people on quality pain experienced; modalities used effect such The results revealed that most respondents (79.7%) perceived as being excruciating; occurring all time (80.9%); increasing intensity (68.2%). However, 36.9% asserted was associated with stiffness swollen joints, while 94.5% indicated rest relieved Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) by (93.6%) respondents; local balm (ori) 57.3%; various concoctions (abgo) 14.7%; traditional powder (agunmu) 11.9%. Osteo-arthritic is a common condition among Nigeria. found rest, NSAIDS remedies control Future research should investigate actions, effectiveness, effective dosages, potential side-effects remedies. Health education efforts inform about early signs symptoms osteo-arthritis, available medications well possible medications. Elderly women be warned association overweight suffering osteo-arthritis.