The Global Economic Cost of Osteoarthritis: How the UK Compares

Aims . To examine all relevant literature on the economic costs of osteoarthritis in the UK, and to compare such costs globally. Methods . A search of MEDLINE was performed. The search was expanded beyond peer-reviewed journals into publications by the department of health, national orthopaedic associations, national authorities and registries, and arthritis charities. Results . No UK studies were identified in the literature search. 3 European,...