Important Days to Remember in Orthopedics and Musculoskeletal System Care

摘要

The field of orthopedics involves diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of various musculoskeletal and osteoarticular disorders, responsible for pain, deformities, or disabilities in society. A patient can be a newborn or an elderly, and a spectrum of disorders span from simple to complex congenital disorders, deformities, fractures, and arthropathies, with a multitude of rare and unusual presentations of diseases reported on a regular basis in the literature. Apart from skillful management of these diseases, rehabilitation and preventive strategies are also critical to reduce their global burden. Being a good clinician warrants not only keeping abreast of the latest advances in the specialty but also involving oneself in social outreach and collaborative efforts with patient groups, social welfare organizations, healthcare bodies, and local or national government machinery. Many days is celebrated annually for various causes pertaining to orthopedics and musculoskeletal system care, and active participation in these events is expected from concerned clinicians to help them become a success and bring some impactful changes for the betterment of society. A few important days is described here to serve as easy reading for busy orthopedists, students, or enthusiasts alike.