Population Health Trends in the Delivery of High Value Care for Knee Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee is a common and disabling condition that represents around 20% of the global burden of musculoskeletal disease with a lifetime risk estimated at 13%-26%. The escalation in cases is associated with a rise in ageing and obese populations. OA of the knee is also now recognized as a multi-faceted problem affecting not only an individual's physical health but their psychological and social wellbeing. Thus, a...