9th Jenner Glycobiology and Medicine Symposium, Royal Academy, Brussels. Sunday 13 to Tuesday 15 September 2009. Click here for more info.

usculoskeletal Disease is the most common cause of chronic disorder causing significant immobility and mortality. Each year over 15,000 patients suffering from rheumatic diseases are treated at St George's Healthcare NHS Trust.

As a well established teaching hospital with an excellent international reputation it is vital that those suffering from the pain and discomfort of arthritis and related diseases benefit from the best service available.To address this, St George's University of London and St George's Healthcare NHS Trust have integrated the provision of musculoskeletal treatment, research and education into the Hotung Centre.

The wide spectrum of musculoskeletal specialists providing this service include Rheumatologists, Orthopaedic Surgeons, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Radiologists. They will enable the Hotung Centre to focus upon a constellation of musculoskeletal problems ranging from life threatening inflammatory diseases affecting the brain and kidneys to podiatry, nutrition and complementary therapy advice.

This synergism of expertise enables the provision of even higher levels of excellence in musculoskeletal treatment, research and education.