Impact
Musculoskeletal conditions have been recognised as a major cause of chronic severe pain and disability affecting millions of people globally. Global Burden of Disease and the Australian Burden of Disease Study 2011 have indicated concerning results.
2.5 million
is the number of Australians affected by musculoskeletal conditions and injuries every year.
Source: Australian Burden of Disease Study 2011
21%
is the Total Disease Burden in Australia caused by musculoskeletal conditions & injuries annually.
Source: Australian Burden of Disease Study 2011
#1
Reason for Years Lived with Disability (YLD) in Australia is musculoskeletal conditions & injuries.
Source: Australian Burden of Disease Study 2011
50% increase
of the Global Disability-Adjusted Life Years (DALYs) between 1990 & 2010 due to musculoskeletal conditions and injuries.
Source: Global Burden of Disease Report 2013
115% increase
in the number of shoulder arthroplasty since 2008 with approximately 38,500 joints replaced.
Source: AOANJRR2017
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Arthritis and trauma-related musculoskeletal conditions account for the largest disability burden and time off work compared to any medical ailment.
Only 2% Annual national budget of A$17.7 million for arthritis research equates to only 2% of total research funding.
Source: NHMRC Research Funding Date 2000-2016