Fast Facts

• More than 250,000 people in the United States over age 65 will fracture a hit during the coming year.
  
  
• For people who have pain, numbness or tingling in their hands, 1 in 5 may have carpal tunnel syndrome.
  
  
• Carpal tunnel syndrome affects approximately 2% of the general population.
  
  
• An estimated 7 million Americans seek medical attention for sports-related injuries each year.
  
  
• In 2003, musculoskeletal symptoms were the number two reason for physician visits.
  
  
• Arthritis is the leading chronic condition reported by the elderly.
  
  
• Approximately 31 million visits were made to physicians' offices due to back problems in 2003, including more than 10 million visits for low back problems.