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Hip Lumbar Shoulder/Neck Knee Things to know about Musculoskeletal disorders 45 % 95 % 85 % of today’s workers. of the U.S. population suffers from back or neck pain at some point in their lives. of hip fractures are caused by falling. Medical studies show a strong association between obesity and osteoarthritis of the knee. Neck pain affects more than Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are among the leading types of work-related injury. The term “musculoskeletal disorder” refers to any condition or injury that affects the muscles, nerves, joints, ligaments, tendons, and bones. The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that more than a third (34 percent) of all lost instances in which employees call out from work are attributed to MSDs. This is far more than the cold, flu and other illnesses. How Best Doctors can help If you or a loved one has been diagnosed or suffering from musculoskeletal disorders, or are experiencing any other medical condition, contact Best Doctors. Best Doctors will collect your relevant medical records and have them reviewed by a world-leading physician in your condition—all at no cost to you. Best Doctors can also answer your medical questions and help you find a physician who’s right for you. What are musculoskeletal disorders? members.bestdoctors.com | 866.904.0910 | download the Teladoc app © 2018 Best Doctors and the star-in-cross logo are trademarks of Best Doctors, Inc., in the United States and in other countries, and are used under license.

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Page 1: Musculoskeletal disorders - Alaska Electrical Trust Funds · 2019-03-20 · Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are among the leading types of work-related injury. The term “musculoskeletal

Hip

Lumbar

Shoulder/Neck

Knee

Things to know about

Musculoskeletal disorders

45%

95%

85%

of today’s workers.

of the U.S. population suffers from back or neck pain at some point in their lives.

of hip fractures are caused by falling.

Medical studies show a strong association between obesity and osteoarthritis of the knee.

Neck pain affects

more than

Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are among the leading types of work-related injury. The term “musculoskeletal disorder” refers to any condition or injury that affects the muscles, nerves, joints, ligaments, tendons, and bones. The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that more than a third (34 percent) of all lost instances in which employees call out from work are attributed to MSDs. This is far more than the cold, flu and other illnesses.

How Best Doctors can helpIf you or a loved one has been diagnosed or suffering from musculoskeletal disorders, or are experiencing any other medical condition, contact Best Doctors. Best Doctors will collect your relevant medical records and have them reviewed by a world-leading physician in your condition—all at no cost to you. Best Doctors can also answer your medical questions and help you find a physician who’s right for you.

What are musculoskeletal disorders?

members.bestdoctors.com | 866.904.0910 | download the Teladoc app

© 2018 Best Doctors and the star-in-cross logo are trademarks of Best Doctors, Inc., in the United States and in other countries, and are used under license.