Global prevalence, incidence, and years lived with disability (YLDs) of osteoarthritis: trends from 1990 to 2021 and projections to 2050
OA is a highly prevalent musculoskeletal disorder worldwide, with a globally increasing trend in its overall burden, imposing significant medical and economic challenges on both societies and individuals. Therefore, timely updates and comprehensive analyses of OA epidemiological data are crucial for the public, researchers, and healthcare policymakers. This study will contribute to the development of more effective OA management strategies and targeted interventions tailored to the specific needs and contexts of different regions and countries, with substantial translational potential.
Authors
- Chu Tao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-6069-880X)
- Minghao Qu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5636-5354)
- Sheng Chen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1770-5018)
- Weiyuan Gong (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-5357-3467)
- Guozhi Xiao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8903-0609)
- Feiyun Li
- Zengwu Shao
- Chao Xie
- Sixiong Lin
- Mingjue Chen
Institutions
- Union Hospital (HK)
- Hong Kong Polytechnic University (HK)
- Southern University of Science and Technology (CN)
- First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University (CN)
- Zhujiang Hospital (CN)
- Huazhong University of Science and Technology (CN)
- Guangzhou Medical University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Orthopaedic Translation
- Published
- 2026-01-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jot.2025.11.005
- Primary Topic
- Osteoarthritis Treatment and Mechanisms
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00