Musculoskeletal conditions are common in men and women of all ages across all socio-
demographic strata of society. They are the most common cause of severe long-term pain …

Musculoskeletal conditions are universally prevalent among all age and gender groups,
across all socio-demographic strata of society. Their impact is pervasive yet this is not widely …

Musculoskeletal diseases are one of the major causes of disability around the world and
have been a significant reason for the development of the Bone and Joint Decade …

Musculoskeletal disorders are the most common cause of long-term sick leave in several
western countries and individuals with chronic musculoskeletal pain score very low on …

We live in a world with an ever-increasing ageing population. Studying healthy ageing and
reducing the socioeconomic impact of age-related diseases is a key research priority for the …

Musculoskeletal conditions are extremely common and include more than 150 different
diseases and syndromes, which are usually associated with pain and loss of function. In the …

Musculoskeletal (MSK) disorders are among the leading reasons why patients consult a
family or primary health practitioner, take time off work and become disabled. Many of the …

It presents information and data on the global burden of musculoskeletal conditions
(rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, spinal disorders, and severe limb trauma) …

Musculoskeletal conditions are a major burden on individuals, health systems, and social
care systems, with indirect costs being predominant. This burden has been recognized by …

Rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMDs) represent a multitude of degenerative,
inflammatory and auto-immune conditions affecting millions of people worldwide. Persons …