Bone and Joint Decade

The Bone and Joint Decade was a global initiative launched from 2000 to 2010 to raise awareness about the importance of bone, joint, and cartilage health, and to improve research, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of musculoskeletal conditions. These conditions include arthritis, osteoporosis, back pain, and related disorders that affect mobility and quality of life. The initiative aimed to reduce the physical, emotional, and economic burden of these diseases by promoting better healthcare practices, increasing public knowledge, and fostering international collaboration among medical professionals and researchers.