International Osteoporosis Foundation Announces Three Orthopaedic Sessions At 2008 Congress

The International Osteoporosis Foundation has announced expanded opportunities for orthopaedic surgeons at the IOF World Congress on Osteoporosis 2008, to be held in Bangkok, Thailand, from December 3-7 2008. At three dedicated orthopaedic sessions, details below, orthopaedic surgeons can meet international experts to discuss specific clinical challenges and learn how best practice is applied in different regions of the world.


"We have decided to focus in this year's congress on the importance of orthopaedic surgeons in the fight against osteoporosis. They are frequently the first, and often the only physicians to see fracture patients, and therefore have a key role in ensuring the patient is adequately evaluated for osteoporosis and treated," said Professor Cyrus Cooper, Chairman, IOF Committee of Scientific Advisors, and Chairman, IOF World Congress on Osteoporosis 2008 Scientific Committee. "Asian and international perspectives on how best to care, manage and treat fracture patients with osteoporosis will be presented and discussed in these three complementary sessions."


Wednesday, December 3, 2008, from 13.00 - 14.30

Orthopaedic Session: Asian Perspective


- Introduction, Suthorn Bavonratanavech, Thailand

- The Orthopaedic Challenge: Impact on our Daily Business, Toshitaka Nakamura, Japan

- Fracture Healing Research, Arata Nakajima, Japan

- Vertebral Fractures in Asia: The Role of Vertebroplasty/Kyphoplasty in their Management, Ping-Chung Leung, Hong Kong, China


Friday, December 5, 2008 from 11.30 - 14.30

Orthopaedic Session: International Perspective (Healing, Repair and Prevention of Fragility Fractures)


- Introduction, Suthorn Bavonratanavech, Thailand, and Thomas Einhorn, U.S.A.

- Biomechanics of Age-Related Fractures, Mary L. Bouxsein, U.S.A.

- New Developments in the Biology of Fracture Healing, Thomas A. Einhorn, U.S.A.

- Fracture Healing in Osteoporotic Bone - Mechanical and Pharmacological Treatment, Mathias P. Bostrom, U.S.A.

- Effects of Osteoporosis Agents on Fracture Healing, David Little, Australia

- Report on the Requirements for Clinical Trials on Bone Healing - GREES-ESCEO-IOF Workshop, Jörg Goldhahn, Switzerland


Saturday December 6, 2008 from 17.15 - 18.45

Building Bridges in Bone Health: the Cell, the Tissue, the Patient and Policy

Orthopaedic Symposium organized by Thai Osteoporosis Foundation in collaboration with Novartis


- Chairs: Suthorn Bavonratanavech and David Marsh


Session 1 …between fragments


- Fracture Healing in Elderly Patients, Thomas A Einhorn, U.S.A.

- Is Implant Anchorage Different? Jörg Goldhahn, Switzerland

- Is Treatment Strategy Different? Mathias P. Bostrom, U.S.A.















Session 2 …between specialties


- Co-Diagnostics with Radiologists, Harry K. Genant, U.S.A.

- Co-work with the Physician, Peter Burckhardt, Switzerland

- Co-Management with the Geriatrician, Amy Hoang-Kim, Italy


Session 3 …between doctors and patients


- How to Deliver Care, David Marsh, U.K.

- How to Rehabilitate Elderly Patients, Kristina Г…kesson, Sweden

- How to Prevent the Next Fracture, David Little, Australia


To see more details of the IOF World Congress on Osteoporosis 2008 scientific program please click here .


Osteoporosis, in which the bones become porous and break easily, is one of the world's most common and debilitating diseases. The result: pain, loss of movement, inability to perform daily chores, and in many cases, death. One out of three women over 50 will experience osteoporotic fractures, as will one out of five men 1,2,3.. Unfortunately, screening for people at risk is far from being a standard practice. Osteoporosis can, to a certain extent, be prevented, it can be easily diagnosed and effective treatments are available.


The International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) is the only worldwide organization dedicated to the fight against osteoporosis. It brings together scientists, physicians, patient societies and corporate partners. Working with its 186 member societies in 90 locations, and other healthcare-related organizations around the world, IOF encourages awareness and prevention, early detection and improved treatment of osteoporosis.


IOF World Congress on Osteoporosis, held every two years, is the only global congress dedicated specifically to all aspects of osteoporosis. Besides the opportunity to learn about the latest science and developments in diagnosis, treatment and the most recent socio-economic studies, participants have the chance to meet and exchange ideas with other physicians from around the world. All aspects of osteoporosis will be covered during the Congress which will comprise lectures by invited speakers presenting cutting edge research in the field, and a large number of oral presentations and poster sessions selected from submitted abstracts. Meet the Expert Sessions covering 22 key topics relating to diagnosis and management of osteoporosis are also on the program.


1. Melton U, Chrischilles EA, Cooper C et al. How many women have osteoporosis? Journal of Bone Mineral Research, 1992; 7:1005-10

2. Kanis JA et al. Long-term risk of osteoporotic fracture in Malmo. Osteoporosis International, 2000; 11:669-674

3. Melton LJ, et al. Bone density and fracture risk in men. JBMR. 1998; 13:No 12:1915


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