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Robert H. Haralson III, MD, MBA; Joseph D. Zuckerman, MD

JAMA. 2009;302(14):1586-1587.

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Musculoskeletal conditions account for more disability and more costs to the US health care system than any other condition, and with the aging of the population, this burden to society will increase.¹ Given this reality, it is important to consider the substantial clinical and societal burden of musculoskeletal disease, highlight the importance of research funding for these conditions, and define current issues that will affect the delivery of care for patients with musculoskeletal conditions.

Burden of Musculoskeletal Disease

According to the 2008 National Health Interview Survey, an estimated 110 million adults (approximately 50% of the adult population) reported having a disabling musculoskeletal condition.² Estimates of expenditures for musculoskeletal conditions include the costs of preventive care; the costs of direct care; the costs of caring for these conditions by hospitals, physicians, therapists, and secondary caregivers; as well as the indirect costs to society, including the . . . [Full Text of this Article]

Spinal Conditions

Osteoarthritis

Osteoporosis and Low-Energy Fractures

Musculoskeletal Injuries

Author Affiliations: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Rosemont, Illinois (Drs Haralson and Zuckerman); and NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, New York, New York (Dr Zuckerman).

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