The Unified Musculoskeletal Research Agenda
This document was developed by the Council on Research and Scientific Affairs of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons in cooperation with the Council of Musculoskeletal Specialty Societies (COMSS), the Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS), and the Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation (OREF). Its aim is to advance science and research in musculoskeletal care through a unified advocacy strategy on the part of leaders in the orthopaedic research community.
The Unified Research Agenda (In PDF format)
Quality Tools
Evidence Based Medicine (EBM)
Surveys
Facts and Figures
- Musculoskeletal Diseases/Disorders
- Orthopaedic Practice in the U.S
- Burden of Musculoskeletal Diseases in the United States
- Musculoskeletal Procedures: Rates Per Year
Library
Unified Agenda
Awards & Opportunities
Research Council & Committees
- Council on Research and Quality
- Appropriate Use Criteria
- Biological Implants
- Biomedical Engineering
- Evidence Based Practice
- Guidelines Oversight
- Patient Safety
- Research Development
Regulatory Activities
Quality Initiatives

