The 21st eCM Conference focused on the latest findings on bone and fracture repair

Nineteen renowned experts were invited to present their latest findings on bone and fracture repair at this year's eCM Conference, with topics including stem cells for bone repair, biodegradable magnesium alloys for trauma implants, and individualized omics-based models for bone healing. In addition, 24 submitted talks were delivered during the conference, and the 2023 recipient of the AO Foundation's esteemed Berton Rahn Research Award was honored at the conference. The winner—Prof Brett Crist—presented his AO Trauma funded work to those in attendance.

The open exchange present at the eCM Conference is rooted in the mission of the eCM Journal, one of the world's first open-source scientific journals. The interdisciplinary eCM Journal publishes preclinical research that has clinical relevance in the musculoskeletal field—orthopedics, trauma, maxillofacial (including dental), and spine.

As this year's eCM conference came to an end, Stoddart was already looking ahead: "I look forward to welcoming people to Davos in June 2024, when the meeting will be on orthopaedic infection."