Epidemiology of Osteoarticular Disorders During the Period 2019-2021

Abstract

ABSTRACT Bone tissue is of particular interest due to the very high incidence of osteoarticular disorders, their serious consequences and the enormous costs imposed on the health system. Many medico-biological studies in this field are indirect, evaluating the state of bone tissue through laboratory indicators measured in serum, urine and synovial fluid, through imaging evaluations (bone densitometry), or through cell culture studies. It should be noted that the COVID-19 pandemic had a major impact on access to medical services and care for patients with osteoarticular conditions. During 2019-2021, osteoarticular disorders were a major concern for the medical community and patients worldwide. The epidemiology of these conditions is influenced by several factors, including population aging, sedentary lifestyles, poor nutrition lacking essential nutrients, overweight and obesity, stress, and other chronic conditions. We can conclude that women are more predisposed than men to orthopedic conditions, both chronic and acute, but not in a significant number. The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has influenced the number of patients with chronic conditions seeking the services of the Orthopedics-Traumatology Department in the first half of 2020. The main cause of admission for acute conditions (patients admitted through the Emergency Department) was falls, accounting for a significant percentage, followed by motor vehicle accidents at a considerable distance.