To provide continuing education and training to physicians and scientists with an active interest in the prevention and treatment of joint disease.

To improve patient care through regenerative medicine approaches.

 To create a permanent source of funds in order to sponsor education, basic science, clinical research and technical assessments of developments in joint repair

To promote the exchange of ideas and information to further define the role, direction and goals of biological reconstruction as a specialty within Orthopaedics.

To meet regularly to encourage communication of issues vital to joint disease.

To support education and research for the benefit of the discipline.

To foster integration of basic and clinical science.

To facilitate the translation of that science to healthcare and clinical practice.

To promote high standards in the practice of biologic joint reconstruction and its rehabilitation.

To promote cartilage research and repair to young doctors, investigators and researchers through worldwide training programs, fellowships and grants.

To provide electronic and online educational resources for our members.

To provide comprehensive educational resources about cartilage and joint disease for the general public.

To encourage the appropriate recognition for the research and the treatment of degenerative joint disease among industry, patients and the general public.

To work with regulatory bodies to encourage new technologies and innovation for our patients.