The Hidden Impact of Musculoskeletal Disorders on the Americans. Continuing with the current status quo means accepting a steadily increasing toll of musculoskeletal disorders as the population grows and ages—a toll measured in healthcare costs, pain, disability, and lost productivity.Instead, investments across the spectrum of musculoskeletal diseases would pay off for all of these disorders and conditions, and could offer benefits for addressing other chronic conditions as well.

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