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Jörg A Auer | Ortrun Pohler | Martina Schlünder | Ferenc Kása | Gerhilde Kása Marvin Olmstead | Björn von Salis | Gustave E Fackelman
History of AOVET The First 40 Years
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The AO Foundation, Publishing and Faculty Support Media is proud to announce the launch in Lima, Peru on June 13, 2013 of “History of AOVET—The First 40 Years”, written and edited by exceptional AO veterinary, surgical professionals and founding members. The book traces the milestones, history, and key personalities responsible for the formation of AOVET and celebrates its 40 years of achievement. Despite being worshipped, domesticated, and loved, animals were for a long time mistreated and largely neglected medically. However, as scientific understanding of bone healing in humans grew, led by many of AO’s own founding fathers, the determination of a small group of veterinarians and others to transfer this knowledge to the animal world resulted in the formation of AOVET.
With inspiration from childhood experiences of seeing a tragic horse racing accident, to a founding AO surgeon with a passion for dogs and a penchant for telling the local vet how to improve his fracture care technique, the History of AOVET is a fascinating story about the dedication and commitment shown by a small group of veterinary and human surgeons and scientists. It details their quest to find the right techniques, create the correct implants and instruments, and identify the best education and training methodologies, to ensure pain-free and successful surgical outcomes in small and large animals— including a polar bear. Under the editorship of Jörg A Auer and Ortrun Pohler we follow the journey of AOVET, from its origins in a small workshop of enthusiastic surgeons to today’s world-class international organization. We guarantee that this book will be of interest to all AO surgeons, regardless of their specialty.