Officially proclaimed by the U.S. President, the United States Bone and Joint Initiative (USBJI), prevously known as the United States Bone and Joint Decade, has been endorsed by all 50 States and more than one hundred national health care professional, patient and public organizations, 125 U.S. medical schools and many colleges of medicine.

The goal of the United States Bone and Joint Initiative is to improve bone and joint health by enhancing collaborative efforts among individuals and organizations in order to raise awareness of the growing burden of musculoskeletal disorders on society, to promote wellness and prevent musculoskeletal disease, and to advance research that will lead to improvements in prevention, diagnosis and treatment.

These past years have presented a real opportunity to advance the causes of advocacy and education in musculoskeletal conditions across the United States.  Among our successes, the United States Bone and Joint Initiative has developed programs around osteoporosis and arthritis that have been presented to more than 500 audiences. We have prepared and published the newest edition of the The Burden of Musculoskeletal Diseases in the United States, and we have developed a career development and grant mentoring program that has seen our graduates receive more than $92 million in research funding.  We have also worked diligently on the education front by partnering with the National Board of Medical Examiners to launch a new shelf test for musculoskeletal medicine as well as developing public and professional education programs.

To view a detailed listing of history and achievements, click here.