Research Initiatives and Outcomes
Discover the research initiatives and outcomes created by and for Latin America
AO is committed to continuously enhancing the benefits available to its members.
Throughout the region, we actively drive initiatives that foster scientific research and strengthen surgeons’ research competencies, enabling the creation of high-quality, internationally relevant scientific output.
Discover the resources designed to support scientific research in Latin America and explore the impactful results of studies supported by AO Trauma in Latin America:
Explore online content developed by regional surgeons, addressing key and timely topics in scientific research.
Webinar series and podcasts
Podcast Recorriendo el Articulo Con el Autor (RACA)
Hosted by Carlos Valderrama (CO) and Oscar Morales (CO), as an initiative of the AO Trauma Latin America Research Support Group, this podcast series features Latin American authors sharing insights into the development of their research projects.
Episodes
Episode 08: Radar de Publicaciones AO Trauma LatAm: ¿Cómo encontrar y amplificar nuestras investigaciones? [Spanish]
Episode 07: Changes in the diagnostic and therapeutic approach to Busch–Hoffa fractures: an example of Latin American leadership [Spanish]
Episode 06: Infection in intramedullary nails: the role of coated nails. Latin American experience [Spanish]
Episode 05: Plate design for the posterior wall [Spanish]
Episode 04: Mobile Orthopedics – WhatsApp in fracture diagnosis: solution or risk? [Spanish]
Episode 03: Twenty years of a revolutionary technique [Spanish]
Episode 02: Augmentation in pertrochanteric fractures: necessity or futility? [Spanish]
Episode 01: INSITE Trial: the rebirth or demise of the DHS? [Spanish]
Podcast Caminos Hacia la Publicación
Coordinated by the AO Trauma Latin America Research Support Group and led by Robinson Pires (BR), this podcast brings together experienced surgeons to discuss key milestones in the scientific research process, with a focus on the successful publication of research outcomes.
Episodes
Episode 05: Discussion, conclusion, and references: revisiting the fundamental elements of a scientific publication [Spanish]
Episode 04: What are the essential elements that must be included in the Methods and Results sections (DATABASE)? [Spanish]
Episode 03: How to make your article title more compelling? [Spanish]
Episode 02: Cover letter to the Editor-in-Chief and responses to reviewers: an opportunity for acceptance or a pathway to rejection? [Spanish]
Episode 01: How to choose the right journal for submitting my paper? [Spanish]
Webinar AO Trauma Latin America Talk Show
Coordinated by Vincenzo Giordano (BR), this webinar series presents interviews with international and regional experts addressing a wide range of research and innovation topics in orthopedics and traumatology.
Episodes
Episode 09: Conversation with the Chairperson and the Chairperson-elect of AO Trauma Latin America [Spanish]
Episode 08: Conversation with representatives from Latin America at the AO Trauma Research Olympiad 2022 [Spanish]
Episode 07: Four hands are better than one: joint actions and transversal studies in Latin America [Spanish]
Episode 06: Collaborative and Association Research: motivation, needs, challenges, and rewards [Spanish]
Episode 05: Leadership, Education and Research in Latin America: looking for the best of the three [Spanish]
Episode 04: Translating basic science into clinical care [English]
Episode 03: Orthopaedic trauma studies in Latin America: transformative pathways through ACTUAR, IOTA and AO Trauma [Spanish]
Episode 02: Reducing the risk of rejection of your manuscript [English]
Episode 1: Doctor’s learning since their training [Spanish]
Book
The Education in Research book is available for download in both summary and full versions.
- Summary version (non-members)
- Full version (AO Spine members only).
Other videos
What Is Research? [Portuguese]
The Importance of Research in Decision-Making [Spanish]
Types of Clinical Studies [Portuguese]
Problem Definition – PICOT [Portuguese]
Ethics Committee Review of Research Projects [Portuguese]
Understanding the Brazil Platform
Stages of the Literature Review (Evidence Search in PubMed) [Portuguese]
Critical Analysis of the Literature [Portuguese]
Evidence-Based Medicine [Portuguese]
P-Value, Statistical Power, and Sample Size Calculation [Portuguese]
Randomization: Importance and Models [Portuguese]
Scientific Article Writing [Portuguese]
Reference Management Softwares [Portuguese]
AO Trauma Latin America provides Mini Grant opportunities for young clinicians eager to advance their research projects. Calls for applications are announced up to twice per year, and eligible surgeons can apply for funding of up to CHF 5,000 per project.
Learn more about current and upcoming calls for research grants
Each competition has its own regional dedicated webpage, where users can find information on previous editions as well as details on the open call for applications, when available. As the competitions take place in alternate years, only one call for applications is open at a time.
- Research Olympiads (Latin America Call) - AO Trauma Research Olympiad 2025
Explore the scientific outcomes of projects supported by AO Trauma Latin America and developed by regional faculty—and stay up to date.
2025
AO Trauma Latin America Collection | European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology
25 papers from Latin America authors.
Editors: Vincenzo Giordano, Guido Carabelli, Jorge Velarde, Robinson Esteves Pires (2024/2025)
Floating elbow in children: serious domestic accident. Case presentation
Alberto Daniel Navarro Vergara (07/01/2025)
2024
AO Trauma Latin America Collection | European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology
25 papers from Latin America authors.
Editors: Vincenzo Giordano, Guido Carabelli, Jorge Velarde, Robinson Esteves Pires (2024/2025)
Amanda Amaral (29/05/2024)
Novel implant design for comminuted posterior wall acetabular fractures
Carlos Domínguez-Barrios (20/04/2024)
Surgical treatment of fracture-related infection Part I: Bone and soft tissue debridement
Matheus Azi (28/03/2024)
Standing on shoulder of giants: The incredible legacy of the Judet family in orthopaedic surgery
Robinson Pires (02/02/2024)
Alberto Daniel Navarro Vergara (02/2024)
2023
The AO Trauma Latin America Road Map of Research | Injury Supplement
50 papers from Latin America authors.
Editors: Vincenzo Giordano, Carlos Oliver Valderrama-Molina, Fernando Bidolegui, Matheus Azi (11/2023)
Floating elbow in children: Factors associated with serious complications
Alberto Daniel Navarro Vergara (06/11/2023)
Sebastián Pereira (04/09/2023)
Claudia Arroyo Berezowsky (01/03/2023)
Pedro Labronici (26/02/2023)
AOTLAT Research Talk-show – a new tool for medical research education
Vincenzo Giordano (01/02/2023)
2022
Experience and recommendations for a COVID-19 free face-to-face educational activity
Claudia Arroyo Berezowsky (11/2022)
Claudia Arroyo Berezowsky (18/11/2022)
Alberto Daniel Navarro Vergara (14/10/2022)
The Floating Knee in Pediatric Patients: A Single-Center Retrospective Study From a Referral Center
Alberto Daniel Navarro Vergara (23/09/2022)
The supra malleolar flap as an alternative in soft tissue reconstruction of the ankle and foot
Juan Manuel Concha (01/09/2022)
Surgical treatment for sternoclavicular joint dislocations
Luis Felipe Naquira (10/05/2022)
2021
Adapting non-medical applications for medical use: Ethical limits, coverage, and validation
Vincenzo Giordano (07/12/2021)
Vincenzo Giordano (12/03/2021)
2020 and older
José Luis Osma Rueda (09/09/2020)
William Dias Dias Belangero (01/07/2019)
Leonardo Rocha (12/12/2018)
Prevalencia de las complicaciones relacionadas con el retiro del tornillo de situación
Hector Gerardo Juarez Jimenez (12/12/2018)
Factors Associated with the Development of Early Infection After Surgical Treatment of Fractures
Matheus Lemos Azi (21/01/2018)
Prevalencia de las complicaciones relacionadas con el retiro del tornillo de situación
Hector Gerardo Juarez Jimenez (07/01/2018)
Prophylaxis con nasal decolonización en pacientes sometidos a total ampolla e hip arthroplasty
Matheus Lemos Azi (11/11/2017)
Bone union with an in situ spacer after the first stage of the induced membrane technique
Matheus Lemos Azi (01/10/2017)
Matheus Lemos Azi (01/04/2017)
Are work return and leaves of absence after acetabular fractures predictable?
Matheus Lemos Azi (01/04/2017)
Claudia Arroyo (01/03/2017)
Reliability of the radiographic union scale in tibial fractures (RUST)
Matheus Lemos Azi (21/01/2017)
Valores de referencia en artroscopia diagnóstica de rodilla en simulador de realidad virtual
Claudia Arroyo (21/01/2017)
Claudia Arroyo (01/07/2016)
Are work return and leaves of absence predictable after an unstable pelvic ring injury?
Matheus Lemos Azi (06/06/2016)
Desenvolvimento de um modelo experimental de falha óssea infectada na ulna de coelhos
Matheus Lemos Azi (01/01/2012)
Cimento ósseo com gentamicina no tratamento da infecção óssea: estudo da eluição in vitro
Matheus Lemos Azi (01/01/2010)
Hector Gerardo Juarez Jimenez (02/01/2009)