Abstract
In orthopaedic and trauma surgery, the rapid evolution of biomedical research has fundamentally changed the perception of the musculoskeletal system. Here, the rigor of basic science and the art of musculoskeletal surgery have come together to create a new discipline -experimental orthopaedics- that holds great promise for the causative cure of many orthopaedic conditions. The Journal of Experimental Orthopaedics intends to bridge the gap between orthopaedic basic science and clinical relevance, to allow for a fruitful clinical translation of excellent and important investigations in the field of the entire musculoskeletal system.
Highlights
In orthopaedic and trauma surgery, the rapid evolution of biomedical research has fundamentally changed the perception of the musculoskeletal system
While menisci were once thought to be functionless remnants of intra-articular leg muscles [1], it is clear that these unique fibrocartilaginous structures have distinct functions, and multiple and serious efforts are devoted by orthopaedic sports medicine surgeons, biomaterial scientists, cell, molecular, and developmental biologists, biochemists, biotechnologists, and biomechanical engineers to preserve and to regenerate meniscal tissue [2–19] as a way to halt the initiation and progression of osteoarthritis [20,21]
ESSKA has a long tradition of supporting basic science, highlighted in the prestigious Theo van Rens Award for the best scientific presentation, named after Professor Theo J
Summary
In orthopaedic and trauma surgery, the rapid evolution of biomedical research has fundamentally changed the perception of the musculoskeletal system. The art of musculoskeletal surgery and the rigor of basic science have come together to create a new discipline - experimental orthopaedics – that holds great promise for the causative cure of many musculoskeletal conditions that are disabling such as osteoarthritis, but are life-threatening as the many bone and soft tissue tumours.
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