ARTHRITIS FACTS
We’ve been providing premium orthopaedic care for over 70 years. For generations we’ve been caring for families so they can get back to what they love most. Our mission is to help keep patients active and pain free.
ARTHRITIS is the
#1 cause of disability in the U.S. An estimated 50% of adults living in the U.S. who are over the age of 60 now report receiving a diagnosis of arthritis
50%
ALMOST 300,000
babies and children have arthritis or a rheumatic condition. Two-Thirds of people with arthritis are under the age of 65. Arthritis, especially
OSTEOARTHRITIS is more common among women. Around 26% of adult women have arthritis compared to 18% of adult men.
18% 26%
Since so many of our patients are affected by arthritis we are here to help and are proud to sponsor the Arthritis Foundation’s Art for Arthritis Campaign. Call 816-246-4302 today to schedule an appointment.
It’s now estimated by 2030 there will be
over 67 Million Americans over the age of 18 suffering from Arthritis.
Among adults with Arthritis, around 47% have at least one other disease or condition, including heart disease, diabetes, obesity, anxiety, depression, gout or high blood pressure.
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Over 50 million Americans have arthritis, making it the number one cause of disability in the country. That means 1 in every 5 adults, 300,000 children and countless families. These numbers are only going to keep growing—unless we take a stand. The first steps in conquering arthritis are learning the facts, understanding your condition and knowing that help is by your side.
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Saint Luke’s East–Hospital Campus
120 NE Saint Luke’s Boulevard, Suite 200 Lee’s Summit, Missouri 64086
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Saint Luke’s Multi-Specialty Clinic–Blue Springs 600 N.E. Adams Dairy Parkway, Suite 160 Blue Springs, Missouri 64014
www.rockhillortho.com
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