association for the study of internal fixation -AO-ASIF

 The association for the study of internal fixation was founded in 1958. The AO Foundation (AO for short) is a nonprofit organization based on a network of surgeons who are committed to the study, practice, and teaching of AO principles and their advancement in the field of trauma and musculoskeletal surgery. Founded in Switzerland in 1958 under the name of "Arbeitsgemeinschaft für Osteosynthesefragen", or translated to “Association for the Study of Internal Fixation”, the AO today represents the world's leading knowledge organization in osteoDePuy Synthesis. The AO organization works together with DePuy Synthes Inc. in the areas of research, development, education and quality assurance in fracture treatment for the benefit of patients.AO-ASIF regularly holds developments worldwide for Orthopedic Surgeons and additional health professionals. These include hands on experience of using the latest transplants, 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 references are used in that field.AO today fosters one of the most extensive networks of currently more than 16,000 surgeons, operating room personnel, and scientists in over 100 countries. AO 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.