AO Recon Competency-Based Curriculum Courses
Learn more about the AO Recon gold-standard education in arthroplasty and reconstruction.

AO Recon Competency-Based Curriculum Courses
The competency-based AO Recon curricula and the content for the AO Recon courses are developed in a backward-planning process, ensuring that our education is focused on addressing patient problems and improving patient care.Collaborative expert input is the foundation for building exceptional educational activities, integrating sound adult education concepts. A robust global framework supports the consistent delivery of core concepts globally and the adherence to highest-quality standards.
A taskforce of surgeon experts, appointed by the Education Forum and supported by the AO Education Institute, continuously integrates new best practices from educational research into the dynamic programs to ensure a continuous improvement process, fueled by ongoing assessment and evaluation. Explore the details of AO Recon courses below.
AO Recon Course—Principles of Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty
The starting point for newly certified orthopedic surgeons and junior orthopedic surgical trainees. A world-class curriculum course developed by renowned surgeons.