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Aarhus Regenerative Orthopaedics Symposium (AROS)
Casper B Foldager1,2, Michael Bendtsen2, Lise C Berg3
1a Orthopaedic Research Laboratory , Aarhus University Hospital , Denmark.
Acta Orthopaedica
|March 9, 2017
Summary
Modern medicine causes an ageing epidemic, leading to reduced quality of life from musculoskeletal issues. This paper addresses regenerative solutions for an ageing population.
Area of Science:
- Orthopaedics
- Regenerative Medicine
- Gerontology
Background:
- Increased life expectancy due to advances in interventional and preventive medicine has resulted in a global ageing population.
- Longer lifespans are frequently associated with a diminished quality of life, primarily due to musculoskeletal pain and functional disability.
- Addressing the healthcare needs of an ageing demographic is a growing societal challenge.
Framework:
- The Aarhus Regenerative Orthopaedics Symposium (AROS) 2015 convened experts to tackle regenerative medicine challenges in ageing.
- The symposium fostered interdisciplinary collaboration among clinicians, basic scientists, and engineers.
- This paper presents a position statement based on the AROS 2015 discussions.
Implementation:
- The paper reviews current understanding of societal factors impacting ageing and musculoskeletal health.
- It examines patient-specific challenges related to pain and disability in older adults.
- Basic science perspectives on the biological mechanisms of ageing and tissue degeneration are discussed.
Implications:
- A comprehensive roadmap is proposed to guide future research and clinical strategies in regenerative orthopaedics.
- The findings aim to improve the quality of life for an ageing population by addressing pain and disability.
- This work highlights the urgent need for innovative healthcare solutions to manage the consequences of an ageing society.
