Abstract
It is our great pleasure to introduce this special supplemental issue of the journal Cartilage. This issue features the 4 review articles based on lectures presented at the International Cartilage Repair Society (ICRS)/International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery, and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine (ISAKOS) Joint Symposium on Joint Preservation, held in Montreal, Canada, on May 13, 2012. The concept of the joint project has been developed to formalize relationship between ISAKOS, the preeminent internationally recognized society in the field of orthopedic sports medicine and joint surgery, and ICRS, the most recognized society specializing in cartilage repair. The collaboration between ISAKOS and ICRS is aimed at producing professional and scientific synergy that builds on the core strength of both societies. The collaboration between ISAKOS and ICRS has resulted in the planning of a series of 2 Joint Symposia, with the focus on “Joint Preservation,” a subject of common interest for both societies.
This symposium was organized as one of the main sessions during the 10th World Congress of the ICRS under the ICRS presidency of Professor Daniel Saris. Four distinguished speakers, representing both societies, were invited to lecture at the Joint Symposium.
The first 2 lectures were from the ICRS. The President of ICRS, Professor Daniel Saris (Utrecht, Netherlands) introduced the symposium to the audience, emphasizing the significance of the joint partnership between ICRS and ISAKOS, followed by his lecture “Cartilage Repair to Prevent Osteoarthritis—Fact or Fiction?” The second lecture was presented by Professor Susan Chubinskaya (Chicago, Illinois, USA), with the title “What Is the Key Pathway to Prevent Posttraumatic Arthritis for Future Molecule-Based Therapy?”
The last 2 lectures were given on behalf of the ISAKOS, focusing on anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction and posttraumatic osteoarthritis. Professor Philippe Neyret (Lyon, France) lectured on “ACL Reconstruction and Osteoarthritis: Evidence from Long-Term Follow-up and Potential Solutions.” The final lecture was given by Professor Freddie Fu (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA), titled “Anatomic ACL Reconstruction—Current Concept and Future Perspective.”
Together, these 4 lectures cover active, timely, and clinically and scientifically exciting topics on joint preservation. We sincerely hope that this supplemental journal issue containing the 4 lectures will serve to provide the readers with a critical view to these exciting and challenging topics of joint repair, treatment, and regeneration.
We would like to extend special gratitude to Smith & Nephew and ISAKOS for their generous financial support for the publication of this issue.