President´s Note

Dr Jürgen Toft, one of the few worlds specialists in knee surgery expresses his gratitude to the members of the IABJR for taking part in an important venture.

In today´s world, where joint replacement is increasing regardless of the age or the needs of the patients, due to pressure from healthcare and pharmaceutical , it has become extremely important to set a definite sign to save the joint.

All patients are not equal and it is important to evauate carefully the needs of mobility and work requirements. Saving the knee with a bioprostheses (abrasion plus osteotomy) can be done with an even higher success rate than a TAP along with all the benefits.

We surgeons need to rethink and redefine joint surgery and should try to operate as sparing but also as successful as possible.

The knee allows us to walk, to work, to enjoy sports and activities. It enables us to communicate with others, earn our living and - let´s face it – live life to the fullest!

Let us heal, not harm!