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Back Problems. 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.1
Knee Problems. Approximately 19 million visits were made to physicians' offices due to knee problems in 2003.1
Shoulder Problems. Almost 14 million visits were made to physicians' offices due to shoulder problems in 2003.1
Foot and Ankle Problems. Approximately 11 million visits were made to physicians' offices due to foot, toe, and ankle problems in 2003.1
1. National Center for Health Statistics, National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey, 2000 (Using all three possible reason-for-visit codes listed; data extracted and analyzed by the AAOS Department of Research and Scientific Affairs.)
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