Introduction to MSK Flashcards
1
Q
What proportion of the general population consults a GP about a musculoskeletal problem each year?
A
One in five
2
Q
What percentage of people in England are affected by knee osteoarthritis?
A
15-21%
3
Q
How many hip fractures are there per year in the UK, and what is the annual cost of this?
A
89,000 per year
Annual cost of £2 billion
4
Q
What percentage of work-related illnesses were accounted for by MSK problems in 2015/16?
A
41%
5
Q
What is the economic cost of back pain to the UK?
A
£10 billion
