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The AO is a medically-guided, not-for-profit organization, a global network of surgeons, and the premier education, innovation, and research organization for the surgical treatment of trauma and musculoskeletal disorders.
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The AO is a network of over half a million health-care professionals in over 160 countries. Since the AO was founded, approximately 1.1 million surgeons and operating room personnel have participated in AO courses.
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Since the AO was founded, approximately 1.1 million surgeons and operating room personnel have participated in AO courses in over 160 countries.
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