从历史上看, 骨科研究资金不足, in part due to a prevailing impression that musculoskeletal disease is important—but not urgent. 即使在今天, with the federal government declaring 2002-2011 “The Bone and Joint Decade,” and with projections showing an alarming increase in musculoskeletal conditions over the next 20 years, 肌肉骨骼研究只得到不到2%的NIH预算. 因此, partnerships with philanthropists who share our vision of ever-better medical care, 以及改善患者治疗效果的前沿研究, 是至关重要的.

Musculoskeletal disorders and diseases are a leading cause of disability in the United States. 从25岁开始, 我们的肌肉和骨骼逐渐失去质量, 一种不可阻挡的趋势正在侵蚀它们的力量和功能. 这是衰老的后果, 还有事故, 受伤, 疾病的原因, 先天性疾病, cause more than one in four Americans today to suffer a musculoskeletal condition requiring medical attention.

The loss of bone (osteoporosis) and muscle (sarcopenia) rank among the most important global health problems. Over 10 million Americans have osteoporosis, and another 34 million have low bone density. 随着美国和全世界人口的老龄化, 随着久坐不动的“西方生活方式”占据主导地位, the prevalence of musculoskeletal conditions will almost surely increase. 美国疾病控制与预防中心估计, 目前有2700万美国人患有骨关节炎, 到2030年, 25%的美国成年人, 近6700万人, 都会有这样的诊断.

Orthopaedic surgeons step in when structures of the musculoskeletal system are damaged or impaired: sports-related injury, 退行性疾病，如骨关节炎, 创伤(包括事故), 感染, 肿瘤, 以及先天性疾病和畸形. These conditions shatter health and diminish quality of life for vast numbers of people. 他们也给社会带来了沉重的负担. 在美国, annual direct and indirect costs for bone and joint health are approaching $900 billion, about 8% of the gross domestic product; osteoarthritis alone accounts for over $185 billion in expenses each year.

而对骨科护理的需求正在扩大, so, 太, is surgeons’ capacity to treat and cure many musculoskeletal conditions. 在21世纪, we are seeing the advent of a host of new medical and surgical methods—such as longer-lasting joint replacements—that bring new hope to orthopaedic patients. Johns Hopkins physician-scientists are leading many of these advances, through ground-breaking research and innovations in patient care.

Gifts of all sizes help the Department of 骨科手术 continue our ongoing efforts as a leader in innovative and compassionate treatment, 开创性的研究, 以及优秀的外科医学教育. Gifts made with a check or credit card provide immediate support to the department.

Contributions to the Department of 骨科手术 can be unrestricted and used where the need is greatest. Gifts also can be designated to support a specific doctor, researcher or division. Additionally, you can make a gift in memory of a loved one or to honor someone special in your life.

Gifts can be made outright or pledged over a period of up to five years.

许多雇主为员工提供相应的礼物计划. For every dollar you donate to the Department of 骨科手术, 你的雇主会按照每一美元来匹配, 两美元换一美元, 在更慷慨的情况下, 3美元兑换1美元. All you need is a matching gift form from your employer’s public affairs department. Complete the section designated for employees and mail the form to us. 我们会处理好其他的细节和文书工作.

有很多纪念家人的机会, 朋友或同事过生日, 纪念日或其他特殊场合. Gifts can be made to the Department of 骨科手术 in honor of a special physician, 例如, 谁对你的健康起到了重要的作用. These gifts are greatly appreciated by the people being honored and their families.

A gift made to the Department of 骨科手术 in memory of a person who has passed away is a special way to honor a beloved friend or family member. Such a gift creates a legacy and memorializes the person by providing direct support to the department.

Gift planning allows our donors to thoughtfully choose ways of giving that meet their needs—and the needs of the Department of 骨科手术. A development director from the Department and the Johns Hopkins Institutions, Office of 礼物规划 can provide you with information on effective charitable planning options so that you can achieve optimum tax, 金融, 还有慈善成果.

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