Foreword
René Rizzoli is a Professor of Medicine, and Head and Chairman of the Division of Bone Diseases in the Department of Rehabilitation and Geriatrics at the University Hospitals of Geneva. He is a member of the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) Executive Committee and also chairs the scientific advisory board of the European Society for Clinical and Economic Aspects of Osteoporosis and Osteoarthritis (ESCEO). Dr Rizzoli has been Chair of the IOF Committee of Scientific Advisors and Chair of the Scientific Programme Committee of the IOF World Congress on Osteoporosis, and is a former President of the Swiss Association Against Osteoporosis. He is also the author of over 550 publications, Editor of Bone and an Associate Editor of Osteoporosis International. Dr Rizzoli is an internist and endocrinologist, with a subspeciality focus on metabolic bone diseases, osteoporosis and disorders of mineral metabolism.
he first issue of European Musculoskeletal Review in 2011 covers a range of salient topics within the field. The extensive sections included in this issue provide readers with a valuable resource to utilise when seeking to acquire information and knowledge, which is successfully disseminated in the content.
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As it is the most prevalent joint disease worldwide, osteoarthritis remains an important topic; numerous studies have focused on clinical and molecular aspects of the disease. Kim Bennell and her colleague from the University of Melbourne provide an extremely useful insight into the management of knee osteoarthritis by employing methods of resistance training.
Osteosarcoma is an interesting condition to consider and Avudaiappan Maran et al. from Mayo Clinic, Rochester provide an excellent evaluation of current diagnosis and treatment of the disease, with an emphasis on developing new molecularly targeted therapies.
Howard Bird from the University of Leeds has contributed a fascinating paper on ‘Hypermobility – Does it Cause Joint Symptoms?’ Many of the topic areas that are discussed provide opportunities for fundamental or translational research in the future.
Another absorbing paper within the rheumatology field has been contributed by Maya H Buch and Jackie L Nam, also from the University of Leeds. They argue that a new era has emerged in the management of rheumatoid arthritis and that new guidelines and classification criteria should result in improved clinical and quality of life outcomes in patients suffering with rheumatoid arthritis.
The section of orthopaedic surgery includes an article on the ‘Use of Novel Hydroxyapatite Ceramics for Treatment of Complex Fractures,’ by Takanobu Nakase from Hoshigaoka Kouseinenkin Hospital, Japan. Methods of treating complex fractures of long bones are challenging and involve a large osseous defect that often is difficult to reconstruct. It is interesting to note that the limitations of traditional bone grafts or bone graft substitutes have prompted the development and use of new synthetic biomaterials. This area promises to be an interesting field to keep abreast of. Articles on the ‘Management of Fractures of the Ankylosed Spine’ and an article on total hip arthroplasty provide important updates in their respective fields.
Finally, Henry D Clarke from Mayo Clinic, Arizona has submitted a well-informed article entitled ‘Clinical Outcomes in Patients who require Surgical Evacuation of an Acute Hematoma Following Total Knee Arthroplasty.’ It is argued that a concerted effort should be made to minimise bleeding problems and haematoma formation after total knee arthroplasty.
The journal encompasses a number of pertinent topic areas and offers an update on a wide range of diagnoses and treatments. I strongly believe that this issue provides the reader with an excellent overview of current trends and this information is of great academic value. The authors should be commended for their outstanding contributions. n
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