Arbeitsgemeinschaft für Osteosynthesefragen
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Arbeitsgemeinschaft für Osteosynthesefragen (German for Association for the Study of Internal Fixation), also AO Foundation, commonly called AO
is a non profit organization dedicated to improving the care of patients with musculoskeletal injuries and their sequelae through research, development, education and quality assurance in the principles, practice, and result of fracture treatment. Distribution and sales of all AO products is done through Synthes via a subsidiary. From March 2006, Synthes
acquired existing "Synthes"-branded products from the AO Foundation.
The foundation was founded in Switzerland
in 1958 and runs training courses on methods of bone plating and fracture
surgical treatment in many countries.
AO regularly hold courses worldwide for Orthopedic Surgeons and other health professionals. These include hands on experience of using the latest implants, as well as lectures from expert surgeons and discussions.
The foundation has a large impact in the field of Maxillofacial surgery and many of the foundation recommendations are used in that field.
AO
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is a non profit organization dedicated to improving the care of patients with musculoskeletal injuries and their sequelae through research, development, education and quality assurance in the principles, practice, and result of fracture treatment. Distribution and sales of all AO products is done through Synthes via a subsidiary. From March 2006, Synthes
Synthes
Synthes Holding AG is a multinational medical device manufacturer based in Solothurn, Switzerland and West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States. It is the world's largest maker of implants to mend bone fractures, and also produces surgical power tools and advanced biomaterials...
acquired existing "Synthes"-branded products from the AO Foundation.
The foundation was founded in Switzerland
Switzerland
Switzerland name of one of the Swiss cantons. ; ; ; or ), in its full name the Swiss Confederation , is a federal republic consisting of 26 cantons, with Bern as the seat of the federal authorities. The country is situated in Western Europe,Or Central Europe depending on the definition....
in 1958 and runs training courses on methods of bone plating and fracture
Fracture
A fracture is the separation of an object or material into two, or more, pieces under the action of stress.The word fracture is often applied to bones of living creatures , or to crystals or crystalline materials, such as gemstones or metal...
surgical treatment in many countries.
AO regularly hold courses worldwide for Orthopedic Surgeons and other health professionals. These include hands on experience of using the latest implants, as well as lectures from expert surgeons and discussions.
The foundation has a large impact in the field of Maxillofacial surgery and many of the foundation recommendations are used in that field.