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ArticleOrthopedic research and reviews2026

Temporal Trends and Projected Burden of Bone and Articular Cartilage Malignancies in East Asia: A Systematic Analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2023.

Karlen Ka Pui Law, Alex Kwan Ho Yau, Henry Chung Ngai Chan, Angela On Kei Lai, Agnes King Yan Lam, Kenney Ki Lee Lau

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Karlen Ka Pui LawDepartment of Occupational Therapy, Duchess of Kent Children's Hospital, Hong Kong, People's Republic of China.ORCID 0000-0002-8922-4603
Alex Kwan Ho YauDepartment of Physiotherapy, Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital, Hong Kong, People's Republic of China.ORCID 0009-0002-0861-654X
Henry Chung Ngai ChanDepartment of Physiotherapy, Shatin Hospital, Hong Kong, People's Republic of China.ORCID 0009-0007-7074-8435
Angela On Kei LaiSEN Technology, Hong Kong, People's Republic of China.ORCID 0009-0004-9374-8831
Agnes King Yan LamDepartment of Physiotherapy, North District Hospital, Hong Kong, People's Republic of China.ORCID 0009-0002-8826-7967
Kenney Ki Lee LauDepartment of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, People's Republic of China.ORCID 0000-0002-9958-3044

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Background: Malignant neoplasm of bone and articular cartilage (MNBAC) is a rare malignancy associated with substantial premature mortality and disability, particularly among younger populations. Comprehensive, region‑specific assessments in East Asia remain limited despite evolving demographic and epidemiologic patterns. Therefore, this study provides the first East Asia-specific epidemiological assessment of MNBAC with future projections. Methods: Utilizing estimates from the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2023 study, we quantified incidence, prevalence, deaths, years of life lost (YLLs), years lived with disability (YLDs), and disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) attributable to MNBAC in five East Asian countries and territories from 1990 to 2023, with projections extending to 2050 under multiple foresight scenarios. Data are presented as absolute counts and age-standardized rates with 95% uncertainty intervals. Results: Between 1990 and 2023, in East Asia, the number of incident cases increased from 9,054 to 29,877. DALYs rose from 256,249 to 615,434. Over the same period, age-standardized incidence rates per 100,000 population increased modestly, death rates declined from 3.60 to 3.09, and DALY rates decreased from 138.61 to 112.04. Projections indicate that continued increases in absolute deaths (38,467 by 2050 under the reference scenario) and DALYs (804,272), with similar or higher estimates under alternative scenarios. In contrast, age‑standardized death and DALY rates are projected to remain broadly stable or decline slightly across scenarios. Conclusion: The burden of MNBAC in East Asia was increasing, with projections indicating a continuing upward trend through 2050. While declines in age-standardized death and DALYrates suggest improved health outcomes, these metrics do not necessarily reflect substantive changes in healthcare systems. Overall, advancements in population health are unlikely to fully counterbalance the rising MNBAC burden. Targeted treatment strategies focusing on MNBAC, as well as enhancements to registries and data collection, are essential for mitigating future health losses.

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East Asiaepidemiologyglobal burden of diseasemalignant neoplasm of bone and articular cartilage

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PMID42683386
PMCPMC13532891

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