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myao2023-02-03T13:39:46+00:00
myAO Trauma clinical case roundup on die-punch fractures
February 2023
A die-punch fracture is a depression fracture of the lunate fossa of the distal radius that is caused by a vertical load through the lunate. In some cases, the die-punch fracture is in a state that is difficult to reset, such as when it is not limited to the lunate fossa.myao2023-01-31T15:39:04+00:00
myAO VET clinical case roundup on shoulder instability in dogs
January 2023
Shoulder instability (SI) is one of the most common causes of front leg lameness in dogs. SI describes a wide range of soft tissue injuries to the ligaments, tendons and muscles of the shoulder. It affects all sizes and breeds of dogs.myao2023-01-30T10:35:05+00:00
myAO Recon clinical case roundup on primary THA with acetabular dysplasia
January 2023
Total hip arthroplasty with acetabular dysplasia presents many challenges to the reconstructive surgeon. The complex femoral and acetabular anatomy makes standard reconstruction technically challenging.myao2023-01-26T11:42:13+00:00
New in January: case export
January 2023
In this month's update you will find the new export functionality that allows you to safely export your clinical cases directly from CaseFolio to your device.myao2023-02-02T15:08:00+00:00
myAO CMF clinical case roundup on RFFF reconstruction of the Upper Lip
January 2023
The radial forearm free flap (RFFF) is a flap with ideal characteristics for lip reconstruction because it is thin and can be folded to restore both the skin and the inner lining.myao2023-01-13T08:29:44+00:00
Top myAO Spine content of 2022
December 2022
Review the most viewed videos, active groups and read articles that you, together with the myAO network, found as interesting over the year.myao2023-01-03T08:42:46+00:00
Top myAO Trauma content of 2022
December 2022
Review the most viewed videos, active groups and read articles that you, together with the myAO network, found as interesting over the year.
myao2022-12-16T14:30:12+00:00
Top myAO Recon content of 2022
December 2022
Review the most viewed videos, active groups and read articles that you, together with the myAO network, found as interesting over the year.myao2022-12-15T12:49:13+00:00
Top myAO VET content of 2022
December 2022
Review the most viewed videos, active groups and read articles that you, together with the myAO network, found as interesting over the year.myao2022-12-15T10:34:09+00:00
Top myAO CMF content of 2022
December 2022
Review the most viewed videos, active groups and read articles that you, together with the myAO network, found as interesting over the year.myao2022-12-05T15:30:08+00:00
New in December – A new feed experience
December 2022
You can now choose what you want to see on your myAO feed! In this month's update you will find a new feed design and experience divided into network activity and knowledge updates.myao2022-11-24T12:20:30+00:00
myAO clinical roundup on cranial trauma surgery
November 2022
Operative planning and management of cranial trauma is complex, varying by fracture and location. Surgery is often required for compound or depressed fractures significant enough to damage underlying tissue.myao2022-11-21T18:11:00+00:00
Concurso de casos clínicos
November 2022
Envía un caso clínico para tener la oportunidad de ganar la colección completa de libros de AO CMFmyao2022-11-17T12:14:47+00:00
myAO Clinical Case Roundup on distal humeral fractures
November 2022
Various fixation methods have been successfully applied to the repair of distal humeral fractures in dogs. These include minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis (MIPO), open reduction internal fixation (ORIF) with plate and screw constructs or combinations of pins, screws and wire, external skeletal fixation (ESF), intramedullary pinning (IMP), and cross-pin fixation.myao2022-11-16T10:10:35+00:00
myAO Christmas Clinical Case Competition
November 2022
myAO is running a Christmas Clinical Case Competition across the 5 clinical divisions! Participate and win the chance to have your clinical case featured on the AO website, myAO blog and on the Clinical Case Roundup that will be sent in January to the myAO users with interests related with the winning case!myao2023-01-13T10:31:15+00:00
myAO Clinical Roundup on Cervical Trauma
November 2022
Cervical spine trauma is a common problem with a wide range of severity from minor ligamentous injury to frank osteo-ligamentous instability with spinal cord injury.myao2022-10-18T06:22:33+00:00
New to CaseFolio: Videos and Watermarks
October 2022
It’s been an exciting month since we introduced you to CaseFolio and now we’re back with another set of good news. Based on your incredible feedback, we’ve added video uploads and watermarks to cases you create with CaseFolio. Read on to find out more about these developments.myao2022-09-07T14:24:31+00:00
AO CMF Clinical Case Competition on myAO
September 2022
Are you attending the 26th EACMFS Congress in Madrid this September? Participate in the AO CMF clinical case competition on myAO and win a complete collection of AO CMF books (Principles of Internal Fixation of the Craniomaxillofacial Skeleton and Advanced Craniomaxillofacial Surgery).myao2022-09-01T12:05:15+00:00
myAO Clinical Roundup on Pediatric Spinal Deformity
September 2022
Children may experience several types of pediatric spinal deformity, including scoliosis, kyphosis and spondylolisthesis. While many pediatric spinal deformities can be treated conservatively, with physical therapy or bracing, some require surgery.myao2022-09-08T06:47:19+00:00
Casefolio, your secure, on-the-go clinical portfolio
September 2022
Designed over the last few months with surgeons from the AO network and thanks to community feedback, myAO is very excited to announce the release of CaseFolio this September—your secure, on-the-go clinical portfolio.myao2022-08-29T07:52:20+00:00
How to treat acute fractures with arthroplasty?
August 2022
Arthroplasty is commonly used to treat acute fracture of the proximal femur, complex proximal humerus fracture or elbow fracture, but is less usual in complex knee fracture.myao2022-08-22T09:30:20+00:00
myAO Clinical Roundup on Arthroplasty after fracture
August 2022
Arthroplasty is commonly used to treat acute fracture of the proximal femur, complex proximal humerus fracture or elbow fracture, but is less usual in complex knee fracture. The main objective of arthroplasty in fractures of the proximal femur is to save the patient's life by limiting the decubitus complications, thanks to immediate resumption of weight-bearing. For the shoulder and elbow, the objective is to save joint function, thanks to immediate postoperative mobilization.myao2022-07-14T08:50:21+00:00
myAO customized feed
July 2022
This month's myAO update is all about your feed. From better customization to improvements on video discovery, we've been hard at work with some smart additions that make the most popular part of the app even better.myao2022-07-14T11:56:46+00:00
myAO Clinical Roundup on Oculoplastic and Orbital Surgery
July 2022
Oculoplastic and Orbital Surgery (also known as oculofacial surgery, or ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery) treats conditions of the eyelids, eye socket and tear drainage system. myAO is offering you the following exclusive selection of "knowledge gems" around Oculoplastic and Orbital Surgery.myao2022-06-30T12:41:27+00:00
MyAO knowledge update on Veterinary Joint Surgery
June 2022
Veterinary joint surgery includes a.o. cranial cruciate ligament surgeries and surgical treatments for a range of joint issues such as elbow dysplasia, hip dysplasia, as well as full knee and hip replacements. In this clinical topic roundup, you´ll find an exclusive selection of AOVET´s knowledge gems on joint surgery.myao2022-06-15T11:45:10+00:00
Now fully tailored to your personal journey – discover the latest version of myAO!
June 2022
Whether you are looking to learn, share your knowledge or build valuable connections, myAO supports you along every step of your professional journey, providing you with quicker and easier access to what is relevant to YOU. Download or update to the new version of the app to find out more!myao2022-06-13T13:31:26+00:00
myAO knowledge update on Arthroscopy and surgical sports medecine
June 2022
The surgical treatment of sports injuries and other soft-tissue conditions around the joints are closely related to classical orthopedic and trauma surgery, however, many innovative techniques for prevention, repair, and reconstruction require specific specialization to achieve excellence in patient outcomes.admin2022-06-13T06:11:02+00:00
Clinical Cases on myAO – The Road Ahead for 2022
June 2022
It's been almost a year since we launched the redesigned myAO and what a journey it has been. We've learned a lot from the tens of thousands of surgeons using the platform, in particular on how you would like to see clinical cases evolve on myAO. We're excited to reveal that in our latest release we've made some big changes to how cases work on myAO.myao2022-05-19T08:13:56+00:00
myAO update on spine biomechanics
May 2022
Biomechanics, the application of mechanical principles to living organisms, helps us to understand how all the bony and soft spinal components contribute individually and together to ensure spinal stability, and how traumas, tumours and degenerative disorders exert destabilizing effects. myAO is offering you the following exclusive selection of "knowledge gems" around spine biomechanics.myao2022-05-19T08:09:48+00:00
myAO expert update on head & neck cancer and oral oncology
May 2022
Surgeons’ demand for knowledge and training on Head & Neck Cancer and Oral Oncology spans the specialties from head and neck surgery to maxillofacial, plastic, ear, nose, and throat, and general surgery. myAO is offering you the following exclusive selection of "knowledge gems" around Head & Neck Cancer and Oral Oncology.myao2022-05-12T09:20:17+00:00
Meet with Ana Catalina Tobón
May 2022
AO CMF regional and international faculty, AO PEER faculty, and AO CMF Community Regional Representative for Latin America, Ana Catalina Tobón Trujillo, was the first woman in a decade to graduate from her university’s craniomaxillofacial program.myao2022-04-22T06:18:40+00:00
myAO Knowledge update on Innovation Translation
March 2022
Innovation translation at the AO and its AO Innovation Translation Center (AO ITC) encompasses the conception, strategic evaluation, and development of clinical solutions in collaboration with industrial partners. It includes proof-of-concept work with innovators, valorization of new technologies and techniques and clinical evidence creation to prove the added value of new solutions. Strategic investments in intellectual property, technology, and companies are also part of AO ITC's mandate.myao2022-04-22T06:12:52+00:00
myAO Knowledge update on Bone Deformity
April 2022
There are a number of possible causes of bone deformities in animals, the two most common being a genetic disorder and injury (trauma). Limb deformities can be managed conservatively, by growth acceleration, growth retardation, or in severe or late diagnosed cases by combining these techniques. Once the growth plate has closed, correction can only be achieved by a corrective osteotomy technique.myao2022-03-25T07:11:56+00:00
Anonymous posting, AO member only groups,… discover what´s new on myAO!
March 2022
We are constantly taking in your feedback in order to improve myAO and to offer you a seamless experience on the platform. Here are some of the new functionalities that have just been released.myao2022-03-24T15:35:59+00:00
Clinical roundup on Imaging, Navigation and Computer-Assisted Surgery
March 2022
Recent developments in imaging technology have allowed for rapid processing and visualization of significant amounts of data yielded from a variety of digital imaging modalities. Prerequisites have been established for three-dimensional (3D) visualization as well as programs for the computer-assisted 3D planning of surgical procedures, and these image sources are now available to assist the surgeon in the operating room.myao2022-06-13T13:11:59+00:00
Clinical Roundup on Pelvic and Acetabular Fracture Management
March 2022
Pelvic and acetabular fractures (PAFs) are among the most serious injuries treated by orthopedic surgeons and require rapid and precise treatment. In response, AO Trauma's pelvis education task force is working on the definition of a curriculum to address these challenges.myao2022-02-25T08:47:08+00:00
Clinical roundup on Spine degeneration
February 2022
Degenerative spinal conditions represent one of the most frequent domains of spinal pathology, which can affect patients of any age. Appropriate management can reduce the morbidity and improve significantly the life quality of these patients. myAO is offering you the following exclusive selection of "knowledge gems" around spinal degeneration.myao2022-02-25T08:41:00+00:00
Meet the experts: Julien and Jean-Pierre Cabassu
January 2022
Meet with the experts of the month, Julien and Jean-Pierre Cabassu. Graduate of ECVS and ACVS, Julien completed an AO fellowship at Texas A&M under the supervision of Dr. Don Hulse in 2006. He worked for a year in research with Dr. Loïc Déjardin at Michigan State University before completing a residency in small animal surgery at Tufts University in Massachusetts under the supervision of Randy Boudrieau and Mike Kowaleski.myao2022-01-31T09:59:30+00:00
myAO knowledge update on Orthognathic Surgery
January 2022
The evolution of Orthognathic principles and practices, combined with knowledge of recent advances, helps the clinician more effectively treat challenging clinical problems. Coordinated comprehensive treatment planning primarily between the orthodontist and the orthognathic surgeon will help improve patient outcomes and decrease complications. Continuing education benefits clinicians by exposing them to new knowledge in the field, which in turn, leads to improved patient outcomes.myao2022-01-19T12:46:46+00:00
Clinical roundoup on complications in small animal fractures
January 2022
If something goes wrong with small animal fractures, early recognition and proper management is important and can be crucial in order to win the game in face of a complication.myao2021-12-17T17:25:56+00:00
Expert Roundup – Meet with Kodi Kojima
November 2021
Dr. Kodi Kojima is Chief of the Trauma Group at the University of Sao Paulo in Brazil. He has served as the chairperson of the AOTrauma International Board (AOTIB), as a faculty member within the AO Foundation, a member of the TK Lower Extremity Expert Group, and as a regional board member with responsibilities in research and education. In his role as the chairperson of AOTEC, he represented AOTrauma Education as a member of the AOTIB.myao2021-12-17T17:25:48+00:00
Clinical roundup on Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (MISS)
November 2021
The Global Spine Congress (GSC), AO Spine's annual meeting, is the leading world class spine congress gathering thousands of spine surgeons worldwide. Among other relevant topics, the GSC 21 program includes three events on MISS, Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, the highlight topic of this month's knowledge update from myAO.myao2021-12-17T17:23:30+00:00
Roundup on Pediatric Fractures
October 2021
Children and adolescents present a unique challenge in trauma care because they are so different from adults. The risks to injured children and adolescents can be significantly reduced with the provision of appropriate care. Besides access to two new AO Surgery Reference modules on Pediatric Trauma, myAO is offering you the following exclusive selection of "knowledge gems" around Pediatric Fracture Management.myao2021-12-17T17:28:44+00:00
Clinical roundup on Periprosthetic Joint Infections (PJI)
September 2021
How should a clinician tackle the management and treatment of a Periprosthetic Joint Infection (PJI)? An individualized approach must be developed for each patient, one that integrates appropriate surgical intervention and antimicrobial strategies.myao2021-12-17T17:30:30+00:00
Clinical Topic Roundup on Computer-Assisted and Image-Guided Spine Surgery
September 2021
Navigation technology is a widely available tool in spine surgery, and Computer-assisted Surgery (CAS) and Image-guided Surgery (IGS) have become a part of clinical routine in many centers. It is the aim of this roundup to give an overview on the current knowledge shared on myAO concerning the capabilities of computer-assisted and image-guided approaches.myao2021-12-17T17:32:38+00:00
Clinical Topic Roundup on Small Animal Orthopedics
August 2021
Small animal cases can pose unique challenges for veterinary orthopedic surgery. In this clinical topic roundup, you´ll find an exclusive selection of AOVET´s knowledge gems on Small Animal Orthopedics.myao2021-12-17T17:36:02+00:00
