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This work is based on databases from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Health Statistics; the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System, Consumer Product Safety Commission; and U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, 1998-2006/2007. Work-related injury data comes directly from the Bureau of Labor Statistics website. Please include in your citation both the AAOS website and the original data source.

Sample Citations

Injuries (except work-related):

Turkelson CM, Zhao G. Musculoskeletal conditions and disorders: occurrence and healthcare use in the United States. [Internet] Rosemont, IL: Department of Research and Scientific Affairs, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons; June 2009. Available at <insert webpage URL>. Accessed on <insert date>. Based on data from the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS), 1998-2007; Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Work-related injuries:

U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics. Injuries, Illnesses, and Fatalities. [Internet] Available at http://www.bls.gov/iif.

Emergency room visits:

Turkelson CM, Zhao G. Musculoskeletal conditions and disorders: occurrence and healthcare use in the United States. [Internet] Rosemont, IL: Department of Research and Scientific Affairs, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons; June 2009. Available at <insert webpage URL>. Accessed on <insert date>. Based on data from the National Hospital Ambulatory Medical Care Survey 1998-2006; U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Health Statistics.

Physician visits:

Turkelson CM, Zhao G. Musculoskeletal conditions and disorders: occurrence and healthcare use in the United States. [Internet] Rosemont, IL: Department of Research and Scientific Affairs, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons; June 2009. Available at <insert webpage URL>. Accessed on <insert date>. Based on data from the National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey 1998-2006; U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Health Statistics.