Welcome
The Canadian Orthopaedic Care Strategy Group (COCSG) is a not-for-profit organization that exists to raise awareness, validate and enhance the true benefits of musculoskeletal health and human mobility as it relates to Canadian productivity competitiveness, total health care cost and the quality of life for all Canadians.
What Are Musculoskeletal Disorders?
Musculoskeletal disorders are the most prevalent chronic health conditions in Canada and a leading cause of disability and use of health care resources. Musculoskeletal disorders encompass a broad range of disorders that affect the bones, joints and connective tissue. These include arthritis and related conditions, back pain and spinal disorders, other bone and joint conditions (including osteoporosis) and trauma (fractures, dislocations and sprains and strains).
Features
Ontario Hip Fracture Care: Removing Access Barriers to Return People Home
The COCSG is working on a first-of-its kind forum with two valued partners, the Ontario Orthopaedic Expert Panel and the Canadian Orthopaedic Foundation. more »
Musculoskeletal Health Collaborative Exchange Summit, April 16, 2010
Building the collective policy agenda for active aging through musculoskeletal health and mobility. more »
Musculoskeletal Disorders
Our Observations and Concerns Around Musculoskeletal Health & Mobility for Canadians Needing Attention. more »
Policy Matters
Building A Collective Policy Agenda for Musculoskeletal Health and Mobility.
Backgrounder report from the Canadian Orthopaedic Care Strategy Group. more »
New & Notable
September, 2009
How Canada Performs: A Report Card on Canada
The Conference Board of Canada C"s on...mortality due to musculoskeletal diseases.....should be raising alarm bells among policy makers and the public.