Message from chairman

I am extremely pleased and honoured to announce and invite you to the first Asia conference on OsteoArthritis organized by the Asian OsteoArthritis Network. The conference will be held from 8th-9th October 2011 at the Shangri La Hotel in Singapore.

OsteoArthritis network is a group of specialists in the field of osteoarthritis who have come together to make a difference and wake up the world to OsteoArthritis. This year’s conference will be the first conference that the OsteoArthritis Network is hosting in the beautiful city of Singapore. The theme is “OsteoArthritis - A growing epidemic that cannot be ignored: It is time to act”.

The conference will feature state of the art lectures by internationally renowned osteoarthritis experts focusing on the rising problem of OsteoArthritis in emerging Asia with the twin risk factors of increasing obesity and ageing. The economic aspect, pain management strategies and latest therapeutic developments and research will also be discussed.

This conference will be relevant to GPs, rheumatologists, orthopaedic surgeons, geriatricians, allied health professionals, public health professionals, health economists and any other professionals who manage patients with OsteoArthritis. This conference will present an ideal opportunity to interact with experts and peers in the field of OsteoArthritis and provide an exceptional educational experience.

We look forward to seeing you at the conference!

	Prof Feng Pao Hsii Chairman First Asian Conference of Osteoarthritis		A/Prof Keith Lim Co-chairman First Asian Conference of Osteoarthritis
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