Musculoskeletal Diseases in the Elderly

Musculoskeletal Diseases in the Elderly

Musculoskeletal diseases are the most common problems and prevalent conditions affecting the elderly worldwide and can cause significant disability if not taken seriously. Musculoskeletal tissues show increased bone fragility, loss of cartilage resilience, reduced ligament elasticity, loss of muscular strength, and fat redistribution decreasing the ability of the tissues to carry out their normal functions. Loss of mobility and physical independence from arthropathies and fractures can be devastating. This affects them physically and psychologically thus increasing mortality rates.

The diseases may include the following;