Innovation
The AO Technical Commission is responsible for the development and clinical testing of new devices and their educational concepts, in collaboration with its industrial partners.
Specialty Technical Commissions, various Global Expert Committees, Expert Groups and Task Forces work together with engineers to solve the most pressing clinical problems.
The Veterinary Global Expert Committee (VEGEC) with its Small Animal and Large Animal Expert Groups (SAEG & LAEG) works towards improving patient care across species.
The groups welcome the input from innovative surgeons throughout the product development process.
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Veterinary Global Expert Committee (VEGEC)
Chair Michael P Kowaleski, USA Members Erik Asimus, France
Loïc M Déjardin, USA
Janik C Gasiorowski, USA
Fabrice Rossignol, France
Brian Saunders, USA
Jeffrey P Watkins, USAConsultant Randy Boudrieau, USA Large Animal EG (LAEG)
Chair Jeffrey P Watkins, USA Members Janik C Gasiorowski, USA
Fabrice Rossignol, FranceSmall Animal EG (SAEG)
Chair Michael P Kowaleski, USA Members Erik Asimus, France
Loïc M Déjardin, USA
Brian Saunders, USA
Consultant Randy Boudrieau, USA
AO Technical Commission Approved Solutions
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Any surgeon who sees a clinical need for a new or improved solution for implants, instruments, or techniques is invited to participate.
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