The Nigerian Orthopedic Association (NOA) has made a special appeal to the government to prioritise funding for the treatment of degenerative spine disease.
The association says it has become necessary as many Nigerians suffer from the disease.
They made the appeal at a 2-day programme; its 40th annual general meeting and scientific conference held in Asaba the Delta state capital.
Back pain according to the group, is perhaps the most common symptom of the disease, with an age distribution that includes young adults, the middle-aged and the elderly.
Most people with degenerative spine disease experience chronic and persistent neck or lower back pain with intermittent episodes of acute pain. These acute episodes can last from a few days to a few months, the NOA said.
According to the Nigerian Journal of Orthopedics and Trauma, low back pain (lbp) is one of the most frequently reported chronic health problems affecting the adult population in Nigeria and is the most prevalent musculoskeletal condition in orthopedics practice.
Experts Ask Govt To Prioritise Funding For Treatment Of Spine Diseases
