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Better health and ageing for all Australians

Arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions

Arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions became a national health priority in 2002 in recognition of the major health and economic burden these conditions place on our community.

In this section:

Arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions
An overview of arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions
Osteoarthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis
Juvenile idiopathic arthritis
Osteoporosis
Prevention, treatment and self-management of arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions
Better Arthritis and Osteoporosis Care initiative (2006-07 to 2009-10) and BAOC newsletters
Evidence to Support the National Action Plan for Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis and Osteoporosis
Related Links

Arthritis is a term used to describe a condition of one or more joints. Arthritis conditions are part of a broader group of conditions of the muscles and bones called musculoskeletal conditions. Some of the most commonly occurring musculoskeletal conditions are osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and osteoporosis. Juvenile idiopathic arthritis is less common.