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AO Trauma Seminar—Managing Pediatric Fractures

Chairperson(s):
Yavor Pukalski (Bulgaria)

Advanced Seminar

🗓 November 19–20, 2026
📍 Sofia, Bulgaria
🔊 English
Register now
https://ow.ly/OGLp50ZUWnA
Advancing Patient Care Through Connection, Collaboration and Innovation at DKOU 2026

Thank you to everyone who visited the AO booth, participated in our AO program and connected with colleagues at DKOU 2026 in Berlin.

Together, we explored the latest developments in research, innovation, education and community engagement while exchanging ideas and experiences that help shape the future of musculoskeletal care.

A special thank you to the chairs, faculty, and participants of the AO Trauma Kompaktkurs @ DKOU 2026, the AO Symposia sessions and everyone who joined the AO networking sessions for students, residents and fellows. 

Throughout the congress, inspiring discussions and meaningful conversations highlighted the power of bringing people, ideas and expertise together.

🌐 Stay connected with the AO community and discover upcoming courses, events, research opportunities and networking programs at https://ow.ly/fAM25100Bvu. 

#DKOU2026 #AOFoundation #AOTrauma #AOSpine #AORecon #AOSports #Research #Innovation #MedicalEducation
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Welcome to #InnovationsFriday!

What does the future of trauma and orthopedic surgery look like?
As DKOU came to a close, we're reflecting on an inspiring AO Innovation Symposium, where our expert panelists explored how AI and digital technologies are moving from concept to surgical reality.

From digital planning to AI-assisted procedures and digital aftercare, Michael Raschke, Christina Busmalis, Benedikt Braun, Arvind von Keudell, Maximilian Menger and Carlos Torrez shared fresh perspectives on how innovation can enhance every stage of the patient journey. 

These advances promise transformation in surgical care by streamlining workflows, supporting surgical decision-making, and—in line with the AO’s mission—ultimately improving patient outcomes.

In the AO Innovation Translation Center, we connect leading surgeons with trusted industry partners to accelerate the development of inventive solutions for orthopedic and trauma surgery, and a special focus area is around digital technologies. Products awarded the AO Approval label meet the highest AO quality standards and contribute to improving surgical care worldwide.

📩 Want to stay up to date with the latest innovations in trauma and orthopedic surgery? Sign up for our AO Innovations Newsletter [LINK IN BIO]: https://ow.ly/L2C15100u2N
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Begleiten Sie die Chairs Tim Lögters (Cellitinnen Krankenhaus St. Vinzenz) und Michael Schädel-Höpfner (Lukaskrankenhaus Neuss, Rheinland Klinikum) beim AO Trauma Kurs — Handgelenkkurs (mit praktischen Übungen am anatomischen Präparat).

Der Kurs vermittelt durch hochkarätige Referenten, die auch als Tischinstruktoren anwesend sind, umfassendes Wissen rund um das traumatisierte Handgelenk für den klinischen Alltag. Im Fokus stehen distale Radiusfrakturen und Verletzungen der Handwurzel mit praktischen Übungen an thielfixierten Präparaten, Fallbesprechungen in kleinen Gruppen und der gemeinsamen Erarbeitung von Behandlungskonzepten.

Zentrale Themen:
- Festlegen eines operativen Therapiekonzeptes für distale Radiusfrakturen nach Analyse von Röntgenbildern und Computertomographie
- Ausführen von Osteosynthesen am distalen Radius gemäß Operationsplanung über palmare / dorsale Zugänge
- Abwägung differentialtherapeutischer Optionen und Durchführung spezieller Operationen bei Verletzungen der Handwurzel
- Beherrschen der Indikationsstellung und Durchführung von Eingriffen bei posttraumatischen Zuständen des Handgelenkes
- Erkennen und Verstehen potenzieller Komplikationen der angewendeten Techniken

📍 Düsseldorf, Germany
🔊 German

Termin vormerken
https://ow.ly/EuBI50ZZmnP
Registration is open!

Chaired by leading AO Trauma faculty, the AO Trauma Masters Course—Management of Hand and Wrist Fractures (With Human Anatomical Specimens) offers an advanced, hands-on learning experience focused on the surgical management of complex hand and wrist fractures.

Using human anatomical specimens, participants will refine advanced surgical techniques, deepen their understanding of upper extremity anatomy, and strengthen clinical decision-making through expert-led instruction, case discussions, and practical training.

📅 February 17–18, 2027
📍 Madrid, Spain
🌐 English
🎓 Masters Specimen Course

AO Trauma Masters Course Management of Hand and Wrist Fractures 2027

REGISTER NOW AND ADVANCE YOUR EXPERTISE THROUGH HANDS-ON SPECIMEN TRAINING!
https://ow.ly/XunR50Zx3WB
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