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1944 Percentage of patients that were permanently disabled from fractures of the… Thigh bone 60% Lower leg 20% Source: Zollinger F: Medizinisch-Statistische Mitteilungen über die von der Schweizerischen Unfallversicherungsanstalt im Jahre 1945 anerkannten Unfälle und Berufskrankheiten. Medizinische Abteilung, Schweizerische Unfallversicherungsanstalt, 1945 p. 284

The AO Founders

The AO Founders Revolutionized the treatment of fractures

Before the AO, early mobilization of patients with fractures was not possible

The AO Principles of Fracture Management Fracture realignment Fracture fixation Early mobilization Soft tissue preservation

Our Four Pillars of Success Research Instrumentation Documentation Education Grindli weg

AO Research Institute Davos (ARI) Our four Institutes AO Research Institute Davos (ARI) With its excellence in applied Preclinical Research and Development, the AO Research Institute Davos translates this knowledge in such a way as to achieve better patient care.

AO Technical Commission (AOTK) Our four Institutes AO Technical Commission (AOTK) Under the medical guidance of independent surgeons and in collaboration with industrial partners, AOTK constantly develops new operation techniques, implants and instruments.

AO Clinical Investigation and Documentation (AOCID) Our four Institutes AO Clinical Investigation and Documentation (AOCID) Through independently conducted evidence-based clinical studies, education, and methodological services, AOCID facilitates clinical decision making for our surgeons.

AO Education Institute (AOEI) Our four Institutes… AO Education Institute (AOEI) In collaboration with clinicians the AO Education Institute supports the AO Foundation and its clinical divisions to develop medical education for our network of health care professionals.

…create knowledge…

…which we deliver via our Clinical Divisions and Initiatives to our network of surgeons …create knowledge…

Our four Clinical Divisions and two Initiatives

We educate more than 50,000 participants in over 700 courses annually Our global impact We educate more than 50,000 participants in over 700 courses annually

We educate more than 50,000 participants in over 700 courses annually Our global impact We educate more than 50,000 participants in over 700 courses annually 250 employees translate CHF 100m annually into research, development and educational output

Our global impact TO DATE More than 500,000 surgeons and 150,000 ORP from more than 124 countries have participated in the AO courses 250 employees translate CHF 100m annually into research, development and educational output

Our global impact TO DATE More than 500,000 surgeons and 150,000 ORP from more than 124 countries have participated in the AO courses More than 16,000 volunteers and 100,000 affiliated surgeons with a common vision

More than 16,000 volunteers and 100,000 affiliated surgeons with a common vision Our vision Our mission is to foster and expand our network of health care professionals in education, research, development and clinical investigation to achieve more effective patient care worldwide. is excellence in the surgical management of trauma and disorders of the musculoskeletal system.

Percentage of patients that were permanently disabled from fractures of the… 1944 Thigh bone 60% 20% Lower leg Source: Sammelstelle für die Statistik der Unfallversicherungen UVG: SSUV- UVG Pool 2005-2009 Stand +4 Jahre, 2015. Version 1.03.01

Percentage of patients that were permanently disabled from fractures of the… 1944 2015 Thigh bone Thigh bone 60% 3% 20% 2% Lower leg Lower leg 66% Source: Sammelstelle für die Statistik der Unfallversicherungen UVG: SSUV- UVG Pool 2005-2009 Stand +4 Jahre, 2015. Version 1.03.01

The AO Foundation helps people get back on their feet!