Bone and Joint Diseases in Present and Future.

Area of Science:

• Orthopaedics
• Geriatric Medicine
• Biomaterials Science

Background:

• Increasing elderly population necessitates addressing age-related musculoskeletal conditions.
• Rising incidence of joint disorders and fragility fractures, with total joint replacements doubling in a decade.
• The Japanese Orthopaedic Association (JOA) introduced locomotive syndrome to describe care needs due to locomotive organ issues.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review recent advances in orthopaedics relevant to aging populations.
• To highlight technologies and knowledge impacting future orthopedic medical care for the elderly.
• To discuss preventative strategies for geriatric or disuse syndrome.

Main Methods:

• Review of recent literature and advances in orthopaedic fields.
• Inclusion of topics such as new biomaterials and regenerative medicine.
• Discussion of computer-assisted orthopaedic surgery and spinal cord injury research.

Main Results:

• Identification of key advancements in orthopaedic treatments and technologies.
• Emphasis on the potential of new biomaterials and regenerative medicine for cartilage repair.
• Exploration of computer-assisted surgery and spinal cord injury interventions.

Conclusions:

• Emerging technologies are poised to significantly alter future orthopedic care for the elderly.
• Preventative programs like loco-check and loco-training are crucial for managing locomotive syndrome.
• Continued research in biomaterials, regenerative medicine, and surgical techniques is vital for addressing the challenges of an aging population.