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Meet Vasyl Makhovskyi, an orthopedic surgeon treating battlefield injuries in Ukraine. Despite challenges, his training at @UniSpitalBasel supports him in his mission. 👨‍⚕️💪🏥 Read Vasyl's inspiring story here👉 brnw.ch/21wEUqk

🎓 Congratulations to AO Research Institute Davos Vice Director and Program Leader for Regenerative Orthopaedics, Martin Stoddart, on receiving an Honorary Doctorate from Aberystwyth University. Read more ➡️ ow.ly/RgNr50ZrTHp 👏 We are proud to celebrate this achievement .

The question in orthopedic research is not whether movement matters after injury or surgery. The question is which movement helps, when, and why. Read more: ow.ly/Hs0b50ZrJa7

🌟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 tissue responds to motion. Read more: ow.ly/mFFs50ZmQYr

What happens between a clinical problem🧐 and a better solution💡? At the ARI, translational research🔬 starts with a real clinical challenge, moves through modeling🖥️ and laboratory testing🧪, and aims to end in better patient care👨‍⚕️👩‍⚕️. Read more: ow.ly/eek650ZmQA7

❗Mobility matters❗—because when people stop moving, everything else gets harder. At the💡AO Research Institute Davos💡, the focus is not just on understanding tissue in the lab—it is on making care better for patients. Read more: ow.ly/wX8m50ZmNu6

Low back pain is the leading cause of disability worldwide💡At the AO Research Institute Davos (ARI), researchers use unique multiaxial bioreactors to observe how mechanical stress triggers biological responses linked to pain. Read more: ow.ly/sbl450Zl362

💡 Understanding personal values is key to bridging generational differences in how we learn, teach, and collaborate globally. 🌍 Participate in our short, anonymous 5-minute survey and help shape the future of surgical education. 👉 surveymonkey.com/r/GDHRPTD_Soc

This #InnovationsFriday, we announce Rick Bransford as the new Chairperson of the AO Technical Commission Spine. Rick is a renowned expert in complex spinal surgery and influential in the adoption of new surgical technologies Read the interview: ow.ly/6qhT50Zg6WK

At the AO Research Institute Davos (ARI), scientists are recreating knee movement 🦵in the laboratory🔬 to better understand how joints respond to motion. 👉 Discover how “a knee in a lab” could shape the future of orthopedic care: ow.ly/cl8V50ZfaJh

AO Trustees from across the globe just gathered in Davos for the AO Trustees Meeting 2026! 🌍 Our commitment to transform surgery and change lives worldwide remains stronger than ever. Learn more 🔗 ow.ly/xTI350Zie1H

ARI Orthopaedics 2026 has concluded today, bringing together a global community of researchers, clinicians, and engineers to advance one of the most complex challenges in orthopaedics: restoring cartilage and intervertebral disc tissue. 👉 Read more: ow.ly/Rx0k50ZgbmT

What happens between a scientific idea and a treatment that helps patients? At the ARI, it’s research in action. 🎥 Watch our latest video to see how musculoskeletal research is moving from the lab to patients—and why it matters. 👉 Learn more: ow.ly/510u50ZfwZF

The AO Annual Report 2025 is now live. Under the theme "Knowledge in motion: From evidence to global impact," the report shows how the AO advances its value chain, translating knowledge into improved patient care worldwide. Explore the full report here: ow.ly/Ykbl50Zcn18

The AO Foundation annually honors the efforts made by investigators of AO Foundation-funded research projects. The 2026 Berton Rahn Award 🏅winner is Dino Samartzis - a globally recognized leader in spine research and musculoskeletal health. Read more: : ow.ly/YHrF50Z506u

“The AO combines purpose with challenge — you grow, take ownership, and make a real impact on improving patient care,” says Christoph Volz, Regional Manager & Manager of Trauma, VET, Recon Boards ESA. 👉 Curious? Explore our career opportunities: 🔗 ow.ly/QVR350Z2xje

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Prof Dr José Soares Hungria Neto, AO Honorary Trustee and a pioneering force in orthopedic trauma care. Hungria Neto was instrumental in the founding of AO Latin America. 👉 Read the full obituary: ow.ly/Fc6H50Z1tWZ

Prof Dr Peter Matter, an AO Foundation founder, helped shape global surgical education and patient care. Read tributes reflecting his leadership, generosity, and lasting impact: 🔗 ow.ly/uYrQ50YSpw4

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Prof. Dr. Peter Matter, one of the founders of the AO Foundation and a key figure in shaping the AO as we know it today. An obituary is available here: ow.ly/XyU150YO8li

At the AO Foundation, we advance excellence in patient care 🏥 globally 🌍 through trust, collaboration 🤝, and lifelong learning 📚. For Ingrida Mula, the variety of international scope and teamwork makes the AO unique. 👉 Explore careers at the AO: 🔗ow.ly/QnXM50YscU7

🎉 #AOhistory 🎂 We honor the birthday of Maurice Edmond Müller (1918–2009)—one of the founders of the AO, visionary trauma surgeon & lifelong advocate for education. 👨‍🎓 His legacy of discipline, service & innovation continues to inspire the AO community. ow.ly/t63H50Yy7ak