The musculoskeletal system is composited of bone, muscles, cartilage, tendons, ligaments, and connective tissues. Balanced metabolism is of great importance for the homeostasis of the musculoskeletal system. Some musculoskeletal disorders such as osteoporosis and sarcopenia are attributed to the dysregulated metabolism of the musculoskeletal system. Meanwhile, metabolic diseases such as obesity and diabetes are prevalent and associated with the changes in the musculoskeletal system. More investigations are encouraged to expand our knowledge on the connections between systemic metabolism and the musculoskeletal system. To date, the roles of nutrition and diet during orthopedic surgery as well as the followed rehabilitation have been only partially explored. Furthermore, the mechanisms are far to be clear. Revealing the role of the metabolism of nutrients including carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and other factors such as vitamins and minerals play systemically and locally in the musculoskeletal system will help the development of new therapeutic strategies to tackle musculoskeletal diseases.
The goal of this Research Topic is to provide comprehensive updates on the metabolism and nutrition associated with musculoskeletal disorders.
We welcome submissions of original research and review articles that focus on, but are not limited to:
• Nutrition-related metabolic changes in musculoskeletal injuries and disorders.
• Metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, and amino acids in the musculoskeletal system.
• Role of micronutrients (vitamins and minerals) in the musculoskeletal system.
• Nutritional status and musculoskeletal health.
• Novel nutritional therapeutic strategies targeting the metabolism in musculoskeletal disorders.
The musculoskeletal system is composited of bone, muscles, cartilage, tendons, ligaments, and connective tissues. Balanced metabolism is of great importance for the homeostasis of the musculoskeletal system. Some musculoskeletal disorders such as osteoporosis and sarcopenia are attributed to the dysregulated metabolism of the musculoskeletal system. Meanwhile, metabolic diseases such as obesity and diabetes are prevalent and associated with the changes in the musculoskeletal system. More investigations are encouraged to expand our knowledge on the connections between systemic metabolism and the musculoskeletal system. To date, the roles of nutrition and diet during orthopedic surgery as well as the followed rehabilitation have been only partially explored. Furthermore, the mechanisms are far to be clear. Revealing the role of the metabolism of nutrients including carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and other factors such as vitamins and minerals play systemically and locally in the musculoskeletal system will help the development of new therapeutic strategies to tackle musculoskeletal diseases.
The goal of this Research Topic is to provide comprehensive updates on the metabolism and nutrition associated with musculoskeletal disorders.
We welcome submissions of original research and review articles that focus on, but are not limited to:
• Nutrition-related metabolic changes in musculoskeletal injuries and disorders.
• Metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, and amino acids in the musculoskeletal system.
• Role of micronutrients (vitamins and minerals) in the musculoskeletal system.
• Nutritional status and musculoskeletal health.
• Novel nutritional therapeutic strategies targeting the metabolism in musculoskeletal disorders.
