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From the Editor’s Desk The AO Alliance Perhaps the last article confused you. What, another AO? As you are aware, we have many AOs: the AO Foundation, AONA, AOTrauma, AOVET and on and on. So why suddenly is there an AO Alliance Foundation? Since the establishment of the AO Foundation 30 years ago, there has been a desire to take fracture care to the developing world. Initially this was a very fragmented attempt, assuming that left over or obsolete implants and instrumentation would be of some benefit. This program was rarely helpful due to local conditions and lack of healthcare infrastructures. Jim Hughes, one of the first North American trustees, began to focus the AO Foundation on a program that was more centered on local needs; and this was transitioned into the AO Foundation Socioeconomic Committee (SEC) under the ongoing leadership of Paul Demmer, John Croser and now Joachim Prien. The SEC focused on assessing the local needs for fracture care and then working with local surgeons and operating room personnel to develop educational and training programs and reverse fellowship to further advance fracture care in these countries. However, this was limited financially and restricted due to the agreements with the implant producers. In order to provide a more robust concept to deliver education and support for the developing countries, it was felt that a new independent foundation was needed. To assure independence, a group of surgeons (the Founders) donated the start-up funds for the Alliance. A board consisting of surgeons and experienced individuals in the needs of developing nations was established to develop the Alliance’s strategy and begin implementing programs and raising funds. This foundation, being totally independent from the AO Foundation, would allow for more focused programs to be developed using the resource of the AO Foundation. It would also allow the Alliance to approach other foundations and programs with similar goals. Existing programs will be able to work with the Alliance in collaborating to meet their common goals and simultaneously provide a stronger basis for achieving funds to support these initiatives. Finally, it would permit the contracting with implant producers and other industrial partners to satisfy local needs. With the new Alliance, the AO SEC has been disbanded, and its role and funding from AO has been assumed by the Alliance. The Alliance is now positioned to become a focused, coordinating body of surgeons, developing countries and funding bodies to establish collaborative programs for delivering education and training in the management of
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Announcing Robert McGuire, MD, as the New AO North America President-Elect
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AOTrauma North America Participates in the 2014 OTA Annual Meeting
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Jack Lewin, MD, Keynote Speaker for One AO Meeting
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Congratulations Eric Johnson, MD and Peter Trafton, MD on receiving Honorary Memberships
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musculoskeletal injury and disease in the developing world.
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Announcing Robert McGuire, MD as the New AO North America President-Elect The AO North America Board of Directors is pleased to announce the election of Robert A. McGuire, MD as President-Elect of AONA. He will serve as President-Elect from now through July 1, 2015, when he begins a three-year term as President. According to the bylaws of AONA, Inc., the Chairman of the Board, AONA, John H. Wilber, MD selected a Nominating Committee consisting of the Chairman of each Clinical Division – Stephen H. Sims, MD, AOTrauma, Damir Matic, MD, AOCMF, Michael G. Fehlings, MD, AOSpine and Alan J. Ruggles, DVM, AOVET – to select the next President of AONA to succeed current AONA President Michael Baumgaertner, MD, whose term ends July 1, 2015. Each Chairman was asked to discuss with their respective boards potential candidates to place into nomination an eligible individual whom they believed could meet the requirements as President of AONA. The nominating committee vetted the candidates and sent the names to The AO North America Board for a simple, majority vote by secret ballot. Dr. McGuire is currently the M. Beckett Howorth Professor and Chair of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation at University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi. Dr. McGuire also serves as the Associate Professor in the Department of Neurosurgery at University of Mississippi Medical Center. Not only has Dr. McGuire taught at the University of Mississippi for twenty-four years, twelve of them being the chair in the department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation, but he has served many years in the United States Navy as an Armed Forces health professional. In addition, Dr. McGuire has been a longtime leader and advocate within the AO since 1985. He has had various leadership roles in AOSpine North America. He is an AOSpine Faculty member (since 1993), was the chairman of AOSpine from 2006-2009, is a member of the AOSpine International Board, Chairman of AOSpine TK and is presently a member of AOSpine TK Executive Board.
Dr. McGuire is looking forward to his presidential term and is eager to make a difference. In his letter of intent to serve as President, Dr. McGuire says, “It would be an honor for me to serve as President of AO North America. It will be my duty and privilege to preserve all that is right in the organization, to drive AONA to reach new levels of distinction, and to preserve the legacy of excellence in musculoskeletal care as set forth by our founding fathers years ago.” AOSpine North America Board Committee states “He is among the finest examples of a true professional in medical education as demonstrated through the years that he has served as faculty for AOSpine. But Dr. McGuire’s commitment and dedication to educational and research excellence extends beyond the numerous courses in which he has taught.” The Nominating Committee and the Board of Directors could not have done their jobs better. Dr. McGuire has the perfect skillset for the job of AONA president. Not only is he a proven manager, he demonstrates a clarity of vision of what is great about the AO and for the role AONA must play. Most importantly, he has the people skills to sincerely engage with all the different stakeholders that are critical to the continued success of our organization. I thank Bob for his willingness to serve, says current AONA President Michael Baumgaertner, MD. Please join AO North America in welcoming and supporting Dr. McGuire’s new position as AONA President-Elect. Sincerely,
John H. Wilber, MD Chairman, AO North America Board
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AOTrauma North America Participates in the 2014 OTA Annual Meeting AOTrauma North America (AOTNA) recently exhibited at the 30th Annual Orthopedic Trauma Association meeting on October 15–18 in Tampa, Florida.
Officers and staff members from AONA spread the AOTrauma message in terms of vision and mission in the exhibit hall.
On Friday, October 17, 2014 AOTNA hosted its third annual Fellows Reception followed by the AOTNA Annual reception. AOTNA hosted more than 300 members and faculty at the Tampa Hilton Downtown. AOTNA members enjoyed an evening of networking and celebration in the AO spirit of fellowship and camaraderie.
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AO North America Announces Jack Lewin, MD, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Cardiovascular Research Foundation as the Keynote Speaker for One AO Meeting Dr. Jack Lewin, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Cardiovascular Research Foundation, will speak about the Threatened Future of Medical Innovation in the United States on February 5, 2015, at AO North America’s One AO Meeting. Dr. Lewin will discuss the costs for medical innovation, regulatory scrutiny and time to market disadvantages that have put increasing strains on industry. He will also cover topics such as public and media expectations about patient safety, payment reform, and post approval studies and related costs of innovation over years of care. Dr. Lewin will present solutions and constructive remedies that are available to counter these trends and market forces and will promote innovation and patient safety. Dr. Lewin was named one of Modern Healthcare’s 100 Most Influential People in Healthcare, and is uniquely qualified to discuss the future of medical innovations in the United States.
Jack Lewin MD was appointed in 2013 as President and CEO of the Manhattan-based Cardiovascular Research Foundation (CRF), a very highly respected global enterprise focused on pre-clinical science, human clinical trials, and cutting-edge education in the interventional cardiology (IC) space. The “TCT” education brand is the world’s largest provider of advanced IC education. From 2012 – 2013 he was Principal and Founder of Lewin and Associates LLC, a Washington, DC health consulting firm focused on both the clinical and business aspects of health policy including data-driven quality improvement, and delivery and payment system innovation. Serving on the boards of the eHealth Initiative, RHDI, and the National Coalition on Health Care, where he is currently Chairman, he assists physician, hospital, patient, and payer constituencies in navigating change during a time of tumultuous but opportunity-rich transition. Trained in internal medicine, he also enjoyed many years of practicing primary care medicine during his career in Arizona, Hawaii, and California, and has served on numerous national boards and advisory bodies. He was an advisor on health policy to President Clinton.
About One AO One AO – Common Problems and Common Solutions Across Disciplines scientific meeting, taking place February 5–7, 2015 in Las Vegas, NV is uniquely designed to bring together surgeons in orthopedic trauma, craniomaxillofacial, spine and veterinary medicine to share knowledge, recent advances in research, and best practices. For more information, visit our website at www.oneao.org, or call 800.769.1391. AONA is an independent, surgeon-driven, nonprofit organization dedicated to the advancement of patient care in orthopedic trauma, craniomaxillofacial, spine and veterinary surgery by fostering and expanding a network of healthcare professionals in research, development, clinical investigation and education.
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Congratulations to Eric Johnson, MD and Peter Trafton, MD on receiving Honorary Memberships! During the Annual AO Trustees Meeting that took place in Budapest, Hungary from June 27– 30, 2014., Eric Johnson, MD and Peter Trafton, MD were given honorary memberships on the Board of Trustees. The Trustees Meeting consisted of three days of level scientific presentations, symposiums and breakout sessions. We are proud to have you as AO Faculty!
Eric Johnson with his daughter
Klaus Dresing (left), from Gottingen, Germany pauses for a photo with Peter Trafton
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AOVET North America Veterinary Technician’s Course at ACVS Surgical Summit – San Diego Convention Center October 16, 2014 The AOVET North America Veterinary Technicians’ Course took place on October 16, 2014 in beautiful, sunny San Diego, California. This annual course, which is organized in conjunction with the ACVS Surgery Summit, is designed specifically for the veterinary technician who deals with either large or small animals. Co-Chairmen for this course were Dr. Spencer Johnston (University of Georgia) and Dr. Susan Schaefer (University of Wisconsin - Madison). Other AOVET North American faculty who were lecturers included Dr. Kimberly Agnello (University of Pennsylvania), Dr. Jose Garcia-Lopez (Tufts University), Dr. Sharon Kerwin (Texas A & M University) and Dr. Ron McLaughlin (Mississippi State University). During
this full day of lectures and practical labs, technicians were presented with information on the art and science of fracture repair using bone models, bone plates and orthopedic instrumentation which would be used in practice in their surgical work environments. Preparation of the patient along with postoperative care were also discussed. Technicians from all over the US and abroad were in attendance coming from as far away as Alaska, Canada and Finland. We look forward to being part of the 2015 ACVS Surgery Summit as ACVS celebrates its 50th Anniversary at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center in Nashville, Tennessee on October 22, 2015.
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AOTrauma Mentors Showed AO Spirt to Mentees in Columbus, Ohio At the recent Columbus course August 14-17, 2014 the AO spirit was truly shown when AO Mentors Timothy S. Achor, MD; Animesh Agarwal, MD; Michelle Bramer, MD; S. Trent Guthrie, MD; Joseph Hoegler, MD; Samir Mehta, MD; Matthew A. Mormino, MD; J. Spence Reid, MD; Eli Swanson, MD; Christopher S. Smith, MD; Benjamin Taylor, MD and Raymond D. Wright, Jr., MD, joined with mentees for a photo opportunity. During this course the surgeons shared knowledge and skills to their mentees. The AOTrauma Basic Principles course provided participants with the concepts of Anatomic reduction of the fracture fragments, particularly in joint fractures; Stable fixation to ensure proper healing of the fracture allowing surrounding tissue to move and strengthen; Atraumatic surgical technique to preserve the blood supply to the bone fragments and soft tissue; and lastly, early pain-free mobilization returning the patient to function as soon as possible. .
AO Alliance Foundation The AO Alliance Foundation, a new entity dedicated to capacity building for trauma care in under developed countries, announced at the end of September 2014 that Claude Martin jr., AOTrauma Executive Director, would assume the role of Managing Director of the AO Alliance Foundation, effective January 1, 2015. On December 13, 2014, in Davos, 11 AO Alliance Foundation Founders signed the registry before the notary to make AO Alliance a separate legal entity of its own. These include some Past-Presidents of the AO Foundation and Past-Chairs of AO SEC.
curriculum for less developed countries also got underway on November 10-11, 2014. This education task force with currently two surgeons with knowledge of less developed countries (Nicholas Lubega and Verona Beckles) aims to establish a portfolio of educational activities applicable to these countries.
The AO Alliance Foundation also launched a call to all AO surgeons already involved in clinical activities in less developed countries (minimum two years and through a partner organization) to submit pre-proposals by October 31, 2014. Seventy-five pre-proposals were received. A sub-committee evaluated the submissions on November 8-9, 2014. Of the 75 submitted, 10 retained projects will be asked to submit full proposals.
The governance of the AO Alliance is also developing well with the Board getting established. Under the chairmanship of Rolf Jeker, with co-Chair Joachim Prein, the Board will hold its first meeting on December 13, 2014 in Davos. Newly named Board members include the following: Jaime Quintero, Jean-Daniel Gerber and Manjul Joshipura.
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The AO Alliance Foundation looks forward to a very exciting beginning and future as it truly gets active in 2015.
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