Musculoskeletal medicine: an Austrian perspective part 1

Abstract

From the viewpoint of multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary healthcare and associated with demographic change, musculoskeletal medicine seems to be one of the most important challenges now and in the future [1]. Musculoskeletal medicine means diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders (such as injuries and diseases), namely problems and dysfunctions arising from the musculoskeletal system, which includes bones and joints of the limbs, spine and muscles. Musculoskeletal problems are responsible for a very large part of consultations of general practitioners. After this, many different medical specialities are involved. Therefore, problems with the musculoskeletal system have an enormous impact on health services with high clinical and socioeconomic relevance [1]. This first of two musculoskeletal issues of the Wiener klinische Wochenschrift aims to give a short overview about (more conservative) aspects of musculoskeletal medicine and four Austrian expert groups have therefore been invited to give an insight into their work. In this issue, you can find specific information about health outcomes and current and future concept trends in outcomes research in low back pain, a novel online exercise program for people suffering from hemophilia, and a practical concept concerning exercise and physical therapy for patients

Musculoskeletal medicine: an Austrian perspective part II

“…Musculoskeletal medicine has been described to be one of the most important challenges in multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary healthcare in Europe [1]. The clinical and socioeconomic relevance of problems with the musculoskeletal systems is enormous [1].…”