What we do

AO Trauma contributes to medicine, following a dedicated strategy by educating surgeons, researchers, and operating room personnel (ORP), conducting and funding clinical and translational research, and facilitating networking, dialogue, and collaboration across the AO Trauma community.

Key messages for effective AO Trauma communications

In order to deliver clear, consistent, and compelling messages about AO Trauma to all stakeholders, AO Trauma has established a key message document.

AO Trauma Key Message Document (officers only)

Our key activities

AO Trauma education

AO Trauma is committed to improving patient care through high-quality education.

AO Trauma research

Explore funding opportunities, research fields, learning tools, and more.

AO Trauma membership

Explore what AO Trauma membership offers you, expand your network and make friends for life.


Leadership in surgery

How do you become a successful leader in the field of surgery?

Watch this interactive panel discussion during the AO Davos Courses 2020 with AO surgeon leaders Robert McGuire, Jeff Wang, Teija Lund, and Sabine Girod describing how they got where they are today.

“The benefits of being an AO Trauma member are substantial. I value the opportunity to improve my teaching skills and enhance the success in surgical outcomes, to be a better surgeon.”

Fernando de la Huerta (MX)