AO North America

𝗢𝗻𝗲𝗔𝗢 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁—it’s a community, a journey, and a powerful catalyst for growth. This year, we’re taking things to the next level: 💡 Discover groundbreaking applications of AI in orthopedics 🌍 Connect with global industry leaders and innovators 🛠️ Engage in dynamic sessions and hands-on workshops 📅 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟮𝟮–𝟮𝟴, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 📍𝗛𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻, 𝗡𝗲𝘃𝗮𝗱𝗮 (just outside of Las Vegas) Immerse yourself in inspiring talks, interactive workshops, and unparalleled networking opportunities. Don’t miss this chance to learn, collaborate, and forge lasting connections. Be part of the OneAO movement that’s shaping the future of orthopedics. 👉 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘁 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆: https://lnkd.in/gdZ4HxbB #OneAO2025

𝗢𝗻𝗲𝗔𝗢 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁—it’s a community, a journey, and a powerful catalyst for growth. This year, we’re taking things to the next level: 💡 Discover groundbreaking applications of AI in orthopedics 🌍 Connect with global industry leaders and innovators 🛠️ Engage in dynamic sessions and hands-on workshops 📅 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟮𝟮–𝟮𝟴, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 📍𝗛𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻, 𝗡𝗲𝘃𝗮𝗱𝗮 (just outside of Las Vegas) Immerse yourself in inspiring talks, interactive workshops, and unparalleled networking opportunities. Don’t miss this chance to learn, collaborate, and forge lasting connections. Be part of the OneAO movement that’s shaping the future of orthopedics. 👉 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘁 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆: https://lnkd.in/gdZ4HxbB #OneAO2025

🎉 Congratulations to 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝗱𝗮𝗯𝗲𝗵 𝗦𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗵𝗶 from University of California, San Diego for being awarded the AO Trauma NA 2024 Fellows Research Grant! Their research on "Biologic Age Versus Chronologic Age in Hip Fracture Surgical Management: A Prospective Cohort Study" is truly outstanding. AO Trauma NA is thrilled to support future leaders who are driving innovation in the field. Keep an eye out for the 2025 Fellows Research Grant applications opening in Summer 2025! Discover more about the winners, their research, and AO Trauma NA initiatives! https://lnkd.in/gXQMtX9J #ResearchExcellence #TraumaResearch #AONA #AOTNA #FellowFriday

Congratulations to Dr. Rachel Honig, one of the 2024 Young Investigator Research and Development Award (YIRDA) winners! Her groundbreaking research focuses on using intraosseous antibiotics to prevent fracture-related infections in closed tibial shaft fractures—a potential game-changer in orthopedic trauma care. 🦴 This innovative approach aims to deliver antibiotics directly to the fracture site, improving effectiveness while reducing systemic side effects. Dr. Honig's work addresses a critical challenge in orthopedic trauma and could revolutionize how we prevent infections, speed up recovery, and improve patient outcomes. Huge thanks to AO North America for supporting this impactful research! 🙌 We can’t wait to see the advancements this work brings to the field. Applications for the Young Investigator Research and Development Award (YIRDA) will open in the summer of 2025 to all AO TNA supported fellows. #OrthopedicTrauma #ResearchInnovation # #AOTNA https://lnkd.in/gM_mR-Mp

Join us for the AO Trauma Hand NA Series—'3 Cases' Fireside Chat- Session 4: The Mangled Hand with Amit Gupta 🗓️ Date: April 17 ⌚ Time: 7 PM ET Led by: Drs. Kim Mezera, Amit Gupta, Chelsea Boe & Nora Barrett Don't miss out, register here: https://lnkd.in/ggPhTKwZ

📣 We are delighted to announce that Imanni Sheppard, PhD, CD, will be the keynote speaker at the Women’s Symposium during #OneAO2025!🌟 The Women’s Symposium is a cornerstone event that highlights the vital role of diversity and inclusion in orthopedics. It celebrates the remarkable achievements of women in orthopedic surgery and offers a platform for sharing knowledge, experiences, and insights that inspire change within the field. This year, we are honored to feature Dr. Sheppard, a pioneering leader in the fields of medical humanities and health equity. With a career devoted to advancing social justice in healthcare, Dr. Sheppard epitomizes the values of the Symposium. Her insights will illuminate pathways to a more equitable future in orthopedics, inspiring us to rethink and reshape the field for the better. Don’t miss this chance to celebrate the extraordinary contributions of women in surgery, connect with peers, and gain invaluable perspectives. Let’s come together to learn, grow, and inspire one another! 📅 April 24, 2025 📍 Henderson, NV (just outside Las Vegas) Learn more about Dr. Sheppard here: https://lnkd.in/gMC482Di #WomenInSurgery #Orthopedics #Leadership #OneAO2025

📣 Join us for Session 9 of AO NA LINK 2.0 webinar series – Knee Injuries (Dislocations, Ligaments, Fractures) ✨ AO NA LINK 2.0 is a dynamic educational experience for medical students! 🗓️ April 10, 2025 @8:00 PM ET 👨⚕️ Faculty: Drs. Timothy Achor, Taylor Yong, Phil Mitchell 💡 Guest Faculty: Drs. Max Davis & Nathan Boes ⚠️ Don’t miss this exciting opportunity! 🔗https://bit.ly/3S8bgv5 Medical Student Orthopedic Society

Register for the AO Recon NA Course - Principles of Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty! 📅 April 23-24, 2025 📍 Henderson, NV This course will be led by Dr. Kevin Perry This engaging, modular course offers short, evidence-based lectures and interactive sessions. Dive into moderated case discussions in small groups to enhance your decision-making and surgical management skills. Get hands-on experience with practical exercises like templating and planning and share your insights with fellow participants and faculty. All factors related to achieving the best possible outcomes in primary arthroplasty will be covered. 👉 Sign up now: https://lnkd.in/g7QtmpFJ * 𝘼𝙊 𝙍𝙀𝘾𝙊𝙉 𝙉𝘼 𝙝𝙖𝙨 𝙖 𝙣𝙚𝙬 𝙁𝙖𝙘𝙚𝙗𝙤𝙤𝙠 𝙥𝙖𝙜𝙚- 𝙁𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙤𝙬 𝙪𝙨 𝙖𝙩 @AO Recon North America *

🌟Join the AO DPM NA Course on Basic Principles of Foot and Ankle Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery at OneAO. 📅 Join us on April 23-24, 2025, in Henderson, NV. Chairpersons: Drs. Travis Motley & Ellianne Nasser This 2-day in-person course offers evidence-based lectures, hands-on AO skills labs, practical exercises, and interactive group discussions. Enhance your surgical skills with expert-led sessions covering foot and ankle trauma and reconstruction. 🎓 Before attending, participants will need to review a set of prerecorded lectures (available February 2025), complete a self-assessment questionnaire, and use resources like the AO/OTA Fracture and Dislocation Classification Compendium. Don't miss this opportunity to advance your knowledge and skills! 🌟 🔗 Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/gR8iAAAm #FootAndAnkle #SurgeryCourse #DPMTraining #AOTrauma

⭐ Register for the AO CMF NA Course—The Comprehensive Management of Mandible Fractures (with human anatomical specimens) at OneAO, happening April 26-28, 2025, in Henderson, Nevada! 🦷✨ If you’re a surgeon dealing with challenging mandibular fractures, this course is for you. Learn from top AO CMF NA experts through presentations, panel discussions, and interactive Q&A sessions. You’ll also get hands-on experience in our lab sessions with human anatomical specimens, exploring surgical approaches and fixation techniques. This immersive 2.5-day event covers all CMF specialties and features a low participant-to-faculty ratio of 3:1, ensuring personalized learning. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your skills! 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘆 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲: 𝘊𝘩𝘢𝘪𝘳𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘰𝘯: Dan Meara, MS, MD, DMD, MHCDS, FACS 𝘊𝘰-𝘊𝘩𝘢𝘪𝘳𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘰𝘯: Tara Lynn Teshima, MD, MSc, FRCSC 𝘊𝘰-𝘊𝘩𝘢𝘪𝘳𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘰𝘯: P. Daniel Knott, MD, FACS 𝘋𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘰𝘳: Larry Cunningham, MD, DDS, FACS, FICD For more details and to register, click here: https://lnkd.in/gpC55snK