There is increasing evidence of differences between men and women in almost all health conditions. As noted by the Institute of Medicine, these differences can be related to both sex (genetic or gonadal component) and/or gender (social construct). These differences are especially noted in the musculoskeletal system, such as:
The USBJI was asked to participate in this initiative. Members of USBJI organizations were invited to join in a round table discussion via teleconference in November 2015. USBJI iGIANT Task Force - November meeting notes.
Members of Task Force
December Newsletter with article on iGIANT.
Spinal News International - May 2017, article on The criticality of gender specific medicine in spine health. Written by: Janice Werbinski is associate clinical professor emerita in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Western Michigan University Homer R Stryker MD School of Medicine, Kalamazoo, USA. Kimberly Templeton is professor of Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, USA and president of the American Medical Women’s Association
- increased incidence of osteoporosis among women but lower likelihood of bone health evaluation or treatment after a low-impact fracture among men
- increased incidence of inflammatory arthritis and osteoarthritis among women
- different outcomes between men and women after joint arthroplasty
- increased risk of adolescent scoliosis among girls
- increased risk of open fractures and other high-energy injuries among men
- differences in military-related injuries
- increased risk of non-contact ACL injuries among girls, differing ACL prevention measures between males and females, and increased risk of early-onset of osteoarthritis among women
- differing incidences and outcomes in a variety of neoplastic conditions
The USBJI was asked to participate in this initiative. Members of USBJI organizations were invited to join in a round table discussion via teleconference in November 2015. USBJI iGIANT Task Force - November meeting notes.
Members of Task Force
Papers and Articles on Sex and Gender:
September Newsletter with article on iGIANT.December Newsletter with article on iGIANT.