|
|
ARTHRITIS
A chronic, debilitating disease, arthritis breaks down the cartilage in the joints causing pain, stiffness, swelling, deformity
and sometimes outright disability.
The toll on the individual and this country's economy is enormous, as the statistics indicate.
 | | | One in every three adults is affected by arthritis and chronic joint problems, making it one of the most prevalent diseases in the United States.
|
| | | America spends $65 billion annually on treating arthritis, its complications, and the disability it causes. This includes the indirect costs associated with wage losses and an estimated medical bill of $15 billion each year for doctor visits and hospitalizations.
|
| | | The painful effects of arthritis limit everyday physical activity more than cancer, heart disease or diabetes.
|
| |
| Arthritis is the most frequent cause of lost wages in the country.
|
| | | At least 50 percent of people age 65 or older will be afflicted with arthritis.
|
| | | With the aging of America's population, the number of individuals suffering from this disease will increase dramatically.
|
For arthritis caused by certain joint and cartilage disorders, the Foundation's innovative - and now widely used - surgical techniques that enlist the body's ability to grow "repair" cartilage can bring significant relief from painful symptoms. At the Foundation, we understand the negative impact that arthritis has on the individual, which is why we focus so much of our resources on preventing and treating this destructive disease.
Many discoveries by the Foundation have helped to alleviate the suffering caused by this destructive disease.
| |
