BJD ANNUAL WORLD NETWORK CONFERENCE November 30 – December 1, 2008, PUNE, INDIA

1. Société Française de Chirurgie Orthopédique et Traumatologie Key projects in 2008 Title: The national SOFCOT meeting and the actions during the year were very much oriented towards prevention and treatment of fractures related to osteoporosis. Action Summary: Multidisciplinary round table discussion on osteoporosis involving the research group on Osteoporosis and the International Osteoporosis Fondation. The well established open day meeting directed towards the general public organized by SOFCOT during the national orthopaedic meeting in Paris was able to give information about osteoporosis and metastatic bone diseases. Impact: All actions oriented towards the general public are now supported by the link with association of patients affected by osteoarticular disease (AFLAR-ORTHO). This link has been able to report on SOFCOT actions throughout the year such the combined SOFCOT-EFFORT forum on bone union. Future Development: When the global action for the general public is well established since three years in Paris at the time of the national meeting the challenge is now to create several satellite actions in the country focusing on the surgical possibilities to treat fractures,osteoarthritis and rheumatoid diseases. BJD ANNUAL WORLD NETWORK CONFERENCE November 30 – December 1, 2008, PUNE, INDIA Key patients group activities and outcome Due to the increased life expectancy the target group is now the over 60s (one fourth of the population in the coming years) with bone/joint diseases as the main cause of disability and the need for studies analyzing morbidity of surgery in the elderly as well as quality of life after orthopaedic procedures. Key interactions with ISC, other NANs, regional groups, governments Continuous combined meetings including SOFCOT NAN representative, EULAR NAN representative and patient association. Continuous contacts with government representatives to increase prevention of road traffic injuries and security actions oriented towards the young population. Key development plan for 2009 Two national prospective studies have been initiated by SOFCOT focusing on knee ligament injuries and chronic instability of the ankle since these lesions have clear consequences on working and sporting activities for various population ages.