myAO digital platform amplifies engagement and interaction of veterinary orthopedic surgeons on a global scale
myAO—the AO’s secure digital gateway to expertise, education, and innovation, and the world’s fastest growing, most relevant digital network of trauma and orthopedic surgeons—today brings together a community of surgeons from around the world, including including 4,300-plus veterinary surgeons.
Originally launched in 2019 to support and connect the AO’s global network of health care professionals, myAO was updated in 2021 with an array of new features including clinical case sharing, a built-in search and secure messenger functions, and the integration of AO events. The platform reached over 51,000 surgeons—including an ever-increasing number of veterinary surgeons—in early 2022.
The public myAO discussion groups are a clear value add, allowing surgeons to engage with peers and thought leaders worldwide. Among the many active groups, the Small Animal Fracture Treatment and Complications—Small Animals groups are especially active and dynamic, bringing hundreds of surgeons together around interesting case discussions and continuous learning opportunities.
Case sharing and discussions in the myAO veterinary community
The Small Animal Fracture Treatment group hosts over 1,000 surgeons from all corners of the world.
With a focus on sharing interesting clinical cases about small animal veterinary surgery and encouraging active discussions about relevant topics the group is moderated by a dedicated group of AO VET faculty members.
The Complications—Small Animals group is another extremely active veterinary group on myAO, with more than 650 participants sharing questions, clinical cases, and articles, and engaging to advance AO VET’s purpose of improving patient outcomes.
