There is already an increasing number of arthritis patient
A little more than 50 million Americans have doctor-diagnosed arthritis, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimate that with the aging U.S. population, around 67 million adults may be affected by 2030.
Arthritis is also the most common cause of disability in the United States, Science Daily says. Arthritis is medical condition characterized by an Inflammation of a joint. When joints are inflamed, they can develop stiffness, warmth, swelling, redness and pain. There are over 100 types of arthritis, the medicine.net website says.
A new study reports that the health-related quality of life (HRQOL) rating for American men and women who have arthritis is much worse than those without this condition. Both physical and mental health are affected by arthritis, which poses a significant health and economic burden, as the number of those diagnosed continues to climb, Science Daily says.DePuy Pinnacle Hip Replacement
