Economic Cost of Knee Osteoarthritis in Singapore

To our knowledge, this is the first study in Singapore to estimate the societal cost of KOA based on a prospective cohort study. Productivity loss is a major driver of the societal cost of KOA. These findings underscore the pressing need for a holistic spectrum of interventions and policies to address the escalating costs associated with KOA. It is crucial to focus on preventing and managing the progression of knee pain and avoiding the necessity for total knee replacement surgeries.