AO Trauma Latin America

The AO Foundation is a medically guided, not-for-profit organization and a global network of surgeons. It is recognized as leading community in education, innovation, and research for the surgical treatment of trauma and musculoskeletal disorders.

In June 1998, during the AO Trustees meeting in Davos, the AO Foundation officially established its regional office in Latin America. The founding members of AO Latin America were José Soares Hungria Neto (BR), Gottfried Köberle (BR), Cleber Paccola (BR), Jaime Quintero (CO), Fiesky Nuñez (VE), Carlos Sancineto (AR), Marcelo Somarriva (CL), and Alberto Fernández (MX).

At the outset, the organization faced significant challenges, such as implementing fracture care standards in developing countries with limited healthcare infrastructure. Despite these obstacles, AO Latin America achieved remarkable growth in the following years. In 2009, Sergio Fernandez (CL) became the first Chairperson of AO Trauma Latin America, and the first representative to have a seat on the Board of AO Trauma International Board.

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