Chapter 13 Memantine: Features and application in the management of chronic pain

Chronic pain is very common and affects a large proportion of the population, causing personal distress, decreased function and quality of life, and increasing health care costs. Conditions causing chronic pain are noted as the most common cause of disability and disease burden worldwide. Although a major percentage of the elderly population suffer from chronic pain resulting from musculoskeletal issues such as arthritis and degenerative …