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AO Foundation

The AO is a network of over half a million health-care professionals in over 160 countries.
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The AO Foundation is a medically guided, not-for-profit organization led by an international group of surgeons specialized in the treatment of trauma and disorders of the musculoskeletal system. Founded in 1958 by a group of Swiss surgeons who shared one goal - delivering radically improved patient outcomes in the treatment of trauma and musculoskeletal disorders. It has an international teaching

faculty of 8,000+ experts working in the fields of trauma, spine, craniomaxillofacial (CMF), veterinary, and reconstructive surgery. Our mission is promoting excellence in patient care and outcomes in trauma and musculoskeletal disorders.

29/07/2026

💡The spine does not only compress.💡 It bends, twists, rotates, and shears.

That is why the AO Research Institute's (ARI) disc bioreactors are so unique. They move in six directions, making it possible to study how intervertebral discs respond to loading patterns that look much more like everyday life than a static cell culture ever could.

For clinicians, the value is straightforward: better models may help explain why some movement patterns are tolerated, while others drive degeneration and pain.

Read more: https://ow.ly/E8aV50ZmRL0

And follow the ARI on LinkedIn for more research translated into practice.

24/07/2026

🎓 Congratulations to AO Research Institute Davos (ARI) Vice Director and Program Leader for Regenerative Orthopaedics, Martin Stoddart, on receiving an Honorary Doctorate from Aberystwyth University.

The recognition celebrates his outstanding contributions to healthcare research, regenerative orthopedics, and the global advancement of musculoskeletal science. For Martin, the honor is especially meaningful: his scientific journey began at Aberystwyth, and the connection between the university and ARI first brought him to Davos nearly three decades ago.
Read more ➡️ https://ow.ly/yClQ50ZrTHa

👏 We are proud to celebrate this achievement and the international collaboration that continues to drive scientific excellence and innovation for better patient outcomes.

23/07/2026

The question in orthopedic research is not whether movement matters after injury or surgery. The question is which movement helps, when, and why.
By recreating realistic joint motion in the lab, the AO Research Institute Davos (ARI) is building evidence that could support smarter rehabilitation strategies in the future.

Read more: https://ow.ly/6cVA50ZrJaa
Follow the ARI on LinkedIn for more clinician-focused research stories.

20/07/2026

🌟What if you could study rehabilitation before a treatment reaches patients?🌟

At the AO Research Institute Davos (ARI), researchers are recreating key aspects of 🦵knee movement🦵 in the lab to understand how joint tissue responds to realistic motion.

This is important because the knee does not only carry load—it also experiences sliding and shear, and those details may influence whether tissue is protected or harmed.

This is more than a laboratory🔬 story. It is a recovery story.💪
Read the full article: https://ow.ly/EsBh50ZmQZ0

16/07/2026

What happens between a clinical problem🧐 and a better solution💡?

At the AO Research Institute Davos (ARI), translational research🔬 starts with a real clinical challenge, moves through modeling🖥️ and realistic laboratory testing🧪, and aims to end in better diagnostics🩻, better tools🧰, and better patient care👨‍⚕️👩‍⚕️.

Research matters when it helps turn scientific insight into something clinically useful.
Read more: https://ow.ly/fhzp50ZmQA5

14/07/2026

❗Mobility matters❗—because when people stop moving, everything else gets harder.

Musculoskeletal research 🔬 is easy to overlook until pain, stiffness, or loss of function begin to shape everyday life. At the 💡AO Research Institute Davos💡, the focus is not just on understanding tissue in the lab—it is on understanding what helps healing, what delays recovery, and how research can make care more precise for patients.

This matters because musculoskeletal conditions affect more than 1.7 billion people worldwide.
Read more: https://ow.ly/bW7e50ZmNmi

And if you want more research stories translated into clinical relevance, follow the AO Research Institute Davos (ARI) on LinkedIn.

10/07/2026

Interview with Alexander Schramm, new Chairperson of the AO Technical Commission for Craniomaxillofacial Surgery

This , we’re delighted to announce Alexander Schramm as the new Chairperson of the AO Technical Commission for CMF. As a distinguished oral and maxillofacial surgeon based in Ulm, Germany, he brings powerful expertise around the integration of advanced technologies into CMF surgery.

What inspired him to take on the new role?
“What motivates me most is the possibility of improving patient outcomes on a global scale. Through the Technical Commission, we can help identify unmet clinical needs, support meaningful innovation, and ensure that new technologies address real challenges faced by surgeons and patients. I see this as a responsibility as well as a privilege.”

In a wide-ranging interview to mark his appointment, we asked how he views emerging trends in CMF surgery, the enduring value of the AO TC, and his vision for the coming years. It’s an honor to welcome Alexander to his new role and we wish him well!

Read more: https://ow.ly/5JBT50Zg8oA

08/07/2026

Low back pain is the leading cause of disability worldwide💡—yet in most cases, no clear structural cause can be identified.

At the AO Research Institute Davos (ARI), new research is helping to explain why.
Using unique multiaxial bioreactors, researchers can replicate real-life spinal movement and observe how mechanical stress affects disc tissue and triggers biological responses linked to pain.

This work is helping to connect biomechanics, biology, and patient-reported symptoms—bringing us closer to earlier interventions and more targeted treatments.
Read more: https://ow.ly/gWT050Zl365

07/07/2026

Bridging generations 💡

Understanding personal values is key to bridging generational differences in how we
learn, teach, and collaborate globally. 🌍

We invite you to join our initiative to better understand how values vary across cultures and generations, and how these insights can strengthen communication and support more relevant and inclusive surgical education. 🏫

Take part in our short, anonymous 5-minute survey and help shape the future of
surgical education. 👉 https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GDHRPTD_Soc

🗓️ Deadline to participate is August 30.

03/07/2026

Interview with Rick Bransford, new Chairperson of the AO Technical Commission Spine

This , we’re honored to announce Rick Bransford as the new Chairperson of the AO Technical Commission Spine. Based at Harborview Medical Center, Seattle, Rick is a renowned expert in complex spinal surgery and influential in the evaluation and adoption of new surgical technologies including robotics.

What inspired him to take on the new role?

“Working with the AO TC means that my efforts can positively impact multiple patients and surgeons globally.... what drives me is a desire to make meaningful changes for the betterment of humanity.”

And his vision for the AO TC Spine in the coming years?
“My overarching aim is to change perspectives and remove barriers to potential collaborations between innovation, education and evidence creation: after all, we’re just different parts of the same AO Spine family.”

It’s a pleasure to welcome Rick to his new role and we wish him well! Read the whole interview: https://ow.ly/Ie4k50Zg6WJ

Adresse

Clavadelerstrasse 8
Davos Platz
7270

Öffnungszeiten

Montag	08:00 - 12:00
	13:00 - 17:00
Dienstag	08:00 - 12:00
	13:00 - 17:00
Mittwoch	08:00 - 12:00
	13:00 - 17:00
Donnerstag	08:00 - 12:00
	13:00 - 17:00
Freitag	08:00 - 12:00
	13:00 - 17:00

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+41814142111

Webseite

http://www.aofoundation.org/

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