U.S. Bone and Joint Decade Committee

The U.S. Bone and Joint Decade (USBJD) is comprised of over 100 professional and patient organizations. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons was one of the founding organizations of the USBJD, and has provided significant leadership for this group.  The AAOS USBJD Committee is part of the Council on Research, Quality Assessment and Technology. 

Goals

The goal of the Decade is to raise awareness of musculoskeletal conditions, as well as to enhance public and professional knowledge, encourage research, and promote advocacy issues within this area through a multidisciplinary approach. Although the Decade encompasses all musculoskeletal conditions, its primary focus is on the greatest burden of disease, arthritis, osteoporosis, trauma, spine issues, and pediatric conditions. 

Mission

The mission of the AAOS Bone and Joint Decade Committee is to increase awareness of the Decade among Academy fellows. Additionally the committee creates strategies and programs that will involve Academy members, the committee communicates accomplishments, and interacts with all appropriate organizations to ensure broad-based input from the entire orthopaedic community. Finally, the committee acts as a liaison between the Decade and Academy fellows. Academy Board and Councils are kept informed of Decade projects and provided a forum for input into Decade activities.

• More about the U.S. Bone and Joint Decade 

In the News

• Pediatric trauma focus of Capitol Hill briefing- By Fareeha Shuttari-Khan and Lindsay Law

Committee Information

• Charges and Structure
• Member List and Staff Liaison/contact

Committee Meetings and Events

• AAOS UBSJD Capital Hill Briefing- May 20, 2008
• 2009 Committee Meeting - Feb 2009, Las Vegas
• USBJD Global Meeting - October 21- 25, 2009, Washington, DC, USA

For More Information about the US Bone and Joint Decade Committee, please contact Fareeha Shuttari-Khan, AAOS Evidence-Based Medicine Coordinator, by email or phone at: 847-384-4339