RT Journal
A1 Haralson RH, Zuckerman JD
T1 PRevalence, health care expenditures, and orthopedic surgery workforce for musculoskeletal conditions
JF JAMA
JO JAMA
YR 2009
FD October 14
VO 302
IS 14
SP 1586
OP 1587
DO 10.1001/jama.2009.1489
UL http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/jama.2009.1489
AB 
Musculoskeletal conditions account for more disability and more costs to the US health care system than any other condition, and with the aging of the population, this burden to society will increase.1 Given this reality, it is important to consider the substantial clinical and societal burden of musculoskeletal disease, highlight the importance of research funding for these conditions, and define current issues that will affect the delivery of care for patients with musculoskeletal conditions.