Osteoarthritis of the Hip Epidemiology, Pathogenesis, and Pathology Publisher



Rc Huang Ronald C ; Sm Javad Mortazavi Sayed MOHAMMAD
Source: Published:2024

Abstract

Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis and one of the leading causes of disability, especially in the elderly. 1 In addition to the toll it takes on quality of life, OA also has a tremendous economic impact. Nearly 27 million Americans are affected by OA. 2 In a recent study by Pop et al, it was found that 10% of all patients in rehabilitation, rheumatology, and orthopedic departments or receiving care at physiotherapy centers were composed of patients suffering from degenerative joint disease of the hip or knee. 3 Direct and indirect costs of these patients have been shown to be greater when associated with poorer general quality of life and increased severity of the OA. 4, 5 A recent report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that OA costs in 2003 were up to $128 billion per year, with $81 billion associated with direct medical expenditures and $47 million associated with lost wages. © 2024 Elsevier B.V., All rights reserved.