Abstract
Musculoskeletal injuries are a major public health problem globally, contributing a large burden of disability and suffering. This burden could be considerably lowered by implementation of affordable and sustainable strategies to strengthen orthopaedic trauma care, especially in low- and middle-income countries. This article summarizes the global burden of musculoskeletal injuries and provides several examples of successful programs that have improved care of injuries in health facilities in low- and middle-income countries. Finally, it discusses WHO efforts to build on the country experiences and to make progress in lowering the burden of musculoskeletal injuries globally.
MeSH terms
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Cost of Illness
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Delivery of Health Care* / economics
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Delivery of Health Care* / organization & administration
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Delivery of Health Care* / statistics & numerical data
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Developing Countries* / economics
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Developing Countries* / statistics & numerical data
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Emergency Medical Services* / economics
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Emergency Medical Services* / organization & administration
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Emergency Medical Services* / statistics & numerical data
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Global Health*
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Health Care Costs
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Health Services Accessibility
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Health Services Research
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Healthcare Disparities
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Humans
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Musculoskeletal System / injuries*
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Orthopedic Procedures* / economics
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Orthopedic Procedures* / statistics & numerical data
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Outcome and Process Assessment, Health Care* / economics
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Outcome and Process Assessment, Health Care* / organization & administration
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Outcome and Process Assessment, Health Care* / statistics & numerical data
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Practice Guidelines as Topic
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Program Development
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Program Evaluation
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World Health Organization
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Wounds and Injuries / economics
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Wounds and Injuries / mortality
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Wounds and Injuries / therapy*