The 2^nd International Conference and Exhibition on Orthopedics & Rheumatology (Orthopedics & Rheumatology-2013) took place at Embassy Suites, Las Vegas, USA during August 19-21, 2013. It was organized by OMICS Group and attended by the Eminent scientists, talented researchers and young student community from different parts of the world. The three day program witnessed thought provoking presentations from experts in the field of Orthopedics & Rheumatology focusing on the theme "Exploring Novel Therapeutic Approaches in the Field of Orthopedics & Rheumatology".

The highlights of the meeting were the eponymic Keynote lectures from

• Charles J. Malemud - Case Western Reserve University, USA
• Galina S. Bogatkevich - Medical University of South Carolina, USA
• S. R. A. Akinbo - University of Lagos & LUTH Lagos, Nigeria
• Naomi Schlesinger - Rutgers-Robertwood Johnson Medical School, USA

Orthopedics & Rheumatology-2013 played an important role in promoting multidisciplinary interactions between science and medicine to enhance new therapies in treating orthopedic diseases. The program covered current and emerging therapeutic strategies in Orthopedic & Rheumatology fields.

OrthoScan, Inc., a privately held medical device company based in Scottsdale, Arizona, launched a new version of its Mini C-Arm product with flat detector at this prestigious event and showcased their products.

This event was supported by Media partners- Orthopedic Research Society and Gold Medical Marketing.

We are obliged to the various delegates from companies and institutes who actively took part in the discussions. We sincerely thank the Organizing Committee Members and Editorial board of Orthopedics & Rheumatology-2013 for their  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 "3^rd International Conference and Exhibition on Orthopedics & Rheumatology" during July 28-30, 2014 at San Francisco, USA.