Osteoarthritis in Germany: Three Decades of Rising Burden and Projections to 2040 and a Call for Transformation in Knee Health Policy: Digital Transformation and Prediction
Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine
Published online on April 29, 2026
Abstract
Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine, Volume 14, Issue 4_suppl3, April 2026.
Objectives:Osteoarthritis (OA) represents a leading source of disability in Germany’s aging population, with knee OA contributing the highest burden. This study aimed to evaluate long-term trends in OA incidence, prevalence, and disability-adjusted life ...
Objectives:Osteoarthritis (OA) represents a leading source of disability in Germany’s aging population, with knee OA contributing the highest burden. This study aimed to evaluate long-term trends in OA incidence, prevalence, and disability-adjusted life ...