Orthopedics and Rheumatology-2015
 

The 4^th International Conference on Orthopedics & Rheumatology (Orthopedics & Rheumatology-2015) hosted by OMICS International took place at Doubletree by Hilton Hotel BWI Airport, Baltimore, USA during October 26-28, 2015. It was organized by OMICS International and generous response was received from the Editorial Board Members of OMICS Group Journals as well as from eminent scientists, talented researchers and young student community. Researchers and students who attended from different parts of the world made the conference one of the most successful and productive events in 2015 from OMICS International. The three day program witnessed thought provoking keynote and plenary presentations from experts in the field of Orthopedics & Rheumatology, highlighting the theme, "Cutting-edge information and maximize networking opportunities in the field of Orthopedics & Rheumatology".

The meeting was carried out through various sessions, in which the discussions were held on the following major scientific tracks:

·         Track 1: Orthopedic Degenerative Diseases

·         Track 2: Arthritis - Types and Treatment

·         Track 3: Connective Tissue Disorders and Soft Tissue Rheumatism

·         Track 4: Physiotherapy

·         Track 5: Ultrasound, Imaging and Diagnostic Techniques

·         Track 6: Orthopedic Surgery and Orthopedic Trauma

·         Track 7: Musculoskeletal Outcomes: Theory and Practice

·         Track 8: Bone Disorders, Osteoarthritis and Outpatient Orthopedic Disorders

·         Track 9: Sports Orthopedics, Medical Devices and Instruments in Orthopedics & Rheumatology

The highlights of the meeting were the eponymic keynote lectures from

• Joseph R Purita - Institute of Regenerative and Molecular Orthopedics, USA
• Douglas E Garland – Long Beach Memorial Medical Center, USA
• Margaret Wislowska - Centralny Szpital Kliniczny MSW, Poland
• Navtej Sathi - Forth Valley Royal Hospital, UK

Orthopedics & Rheumatology-2015 played an important role in promoting multidisciplinary interactions between science and medicine to enhance research in treating orthopedic & rheumatologic diseases. The program covered current and emerging therapeutic strategies in the fields of Orthopedics & Rheumatology.

We would specially thank the moderator for the conference Dr. Navtej Sathi, Forth Valley Royal Hospital, UK for his work at the conference.

We are obliged to the various delegates from companies and institutes who actively took part in the discussions. We sincerely thank the Operating Committee Members and Editorial board of Orthopedics & Rheumatology-2015 for their gracious presence and continuous support throughout the proceedings of this event. With the valuable feedback and generous response received from the participants of the event, OMICS Group would like to announce the commencement of "6th Orthopedics Expo & Surgeons Meeting" during September 15-17, 2016 at Atlanta, USA.