“Saving up to $1 billion a year in healthcare costs sounds ambitious, but it’s possible with a shift in #osteoarthritis care. ????”
“Prof. Ilana Ackerman from Monash University, addressed the stark gap between what we know is effective for managing osteoarthritis and what our healthcare systems prioritise.”
– lifestyle changes like exercise, diet, and patient education are proven first-line treatments, these interventions receive minimal funding.
– costly procedures like knee replacements – often unnecessary for people with mild symptoms – are still widely used, burdening the healthcare system and leading some patients to outcomes that show little improvement.
– data suggests that up to 1 in 3 could be avoided through early intervention.
#Healthy_Aging
#The_Inactivity_Crisis
#Diet_and_Inflammation
#Overutilization_of_Surgery
#Hip_and_Groin
#Knee
Posted to FB on 2024-11-20 11:20:23