Research - London, Ontario, Canada
MSK conditions resulting from trauma (e.g. injuries) or a disease (e.g. arthritis) effects the quality of life (e.g. pain, mobility restrictions, disability, depression, and fatigue) of over 1.7 billion people worldwide. MSK conditions have the highest total direct costs to the healthcare system and have substantial indirect cost for patients, families, and society.Western's Bone and Joint Institute (BJI) mobilizes over 260 members with diverse perspectives, skills and infrastructure - to maximize and accelerate research impact and looking to find lifelong mobility through MSK health.