Osteoarthritis (and other non-traumatic joint disorders) & Back Problems cost $37.5 billion and $35 billion to treat in the United States in 2006, respectively (most up-to-date data).

The associated costs for these medical conditions are close behind Hypertension & Diabetes Mellitus.

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Table 4: Percent Distribution of Total Expenses by Sources of Payment for Selected Conditions: United States, 2006



Source: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. Percent Distribution of Total Expenses by Source of Payment: United States, 2006. Medical Expenditure Panel Survey Component Data.