11 million Canadians are affected by musculoskeletal disorders every year
Musculoskeletal disorders are the most costly disease group to the economy in Canada
Conditions cost approximately $26.6 billion in 2009
Approximately 5.9 million women in Canada (43% or women 12+ years) report musculoskeletal disorders every year
Approximately 5.3 million men (39% of men) report musculoskeletal disorders every year
Musculoskeletal disorders are the most frequent cause of long-term disability in the population
People with musculoskeletal disorders use healthcare services frequently
Every year, 22% of the population see a doctor because of musculoskeletal disorders-these represent 27% of people making doctor visits

Welcome

The Canadian Orthopaedic Care Strategy Group (COCSG) is a not-for-profit organization that exists to raise awareness, validate and enhance the true benefits of musculoskeletal health and human mobility as it relates to Canadian productivity competitiveness, total health care cost and the quality of life for all Canadians.

What Are Musculoskeletal Disorders?

Musculoskeletal disorders are the most prevalent chronic health conditions in Canada and a leading cause of disability and use of health care resources.  Musculoskeletal disorders encompass a broad range of disorders that affect the bones, joints and connective tissue.  These include arthritis and related conditions, back pain and spinal disorders, other bone and joint conditions (including osteoporosis) and trauma (fractures, dislocations and sprains and strains).

Features

Ontario Hip Fracture Care: Removing Access Barriers to Return People Home

The COCSG is working on a first-of-its kind forum with two valued partners, the Ontario Orthopaedic Expert Panel and the Canadian Orthopaedic Foundation. more »

Musculoskeletal Health Collaborative Exchange Summit, April 16, 2010

Building the collective policy agenda for active aging through musculoskeletal health and mobility. more »

 Musculoskeletal Disorders

Our Observations and Concerns Around Musculoskeletal Health & Mobility for Canadians Needing Attention. more »

Policy Matters

Building A Collective Policy Agenda for Musculoskeletal Health and Mobility.

Backgrounder report from the Canadian Orthopaedic Care Strategy Group.  more »

New & Notable

September, 2009

How Canada Performs: A Report Card on Canada

The Conference Board of Canada C"s on...mortality due to musculoskeletal diseases.....should be raising alarm bells among policy makers and the public.

 

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