Common Musculoskeletal Disorders
Musculoskeletal conditions are the leading contributor to disability worldwide, with
low back pain being the only leading explanation for disability globally.
Musculoskeletal conditions and injuries aren't just conditions of older age; they're prevalent across the life-course. Between one in three and one in five people (including children) accept a
musculoskeletal pain condition.
Musculoskeletal conditions significantly limit mobility and dexterity, resulting in early retirement from work, reduced accumulated wealth and reduced ability to participate in social roles. The greatest proportion of non-cancer persistent pain conditions is accounted for by
musculoskeletal conditions. Highly prevalent among multi-morbidity
health states,
musculoskeletal conditions are prevalent in one third to one-half of multi-morbidity presentations, particularly in older people.
Musculoskeletal conditions are commonly linked with depression and increase the danger of developing other chronic
health conditions.
Musculoskeletal conditions comprise quite 150 diagnoses that affect the locomotor system; that’s, muscles, bones, joints and associated
tissues like tendons and ligaments, as listed within the International Classification of Diseases. They vary from people who arise suddenly and are short-lived, like fractures, sprains and strains, to lifelong conditions related to ongoing pain and disability.
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