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The Bone and Joint Decade 2000-2010.

¹Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, 11 Jalan Tan Tock Seng, Singapore 308433.

Annals of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore

|October 25, 2002

Summary

The Bone and Joint Decade highlights the need for advanced research into musculoskeletal conditions. Future treatments for bone and joint diseases may involve tissue engineering and gene manipulation for better patient outcomes.

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Area of Science:

Orthopaedics and Rheumatology
Biomaterials Science
Regenerative Medicine

Background:

Musculoskeletal disorders affect hundreds of millions globally, causing significant disability.
Current treatments include surgery and man-made materials, but these have limitations like wear and tear.
The Bone and Joint Decade (2000-2010) emphasizes the need for improved therapies.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the current state and future directions in treating bone and joint diseases.
To highlight the potential of basic research, gene manipulation, and tissue engineering.

Main Methods:

Review of advances in orthopaedic surgery, rheumatology, pharmacology, and biomaterials.
Discussion of emerging technologies like the Human Genome Project, cell culture, and tissue engineering.
Exploration of gene manipulation for disease prevention and treatment.

Main Results:

Significant benefits have been achieved through current medical and surgical interventions.
Limitations exist with non-living man-made materials used in joint replacements.
Emerging research shows promise in cartilage cell culture, transplantation, and tissue engineering.

Conclusions:

Further advancements in bone and joint disease treatment depend on continued basic research.
Tissue engineering offers a future pathway to replace damaged tissues with living, functional bone and cartilage.
A significant breakthrough in treating bone and joint diseases is anticipated by the end of the decade.

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