What’s an AO North America Ad Hoc Committee?
To bring AONA surgeons and investigators together to focus on a specific problem area in musculoskeletal traumatology, AONA created working groups called Ad Hoc Committees. These small groups must have well defined goals, and are expected to last only until the goal is achieved, ensuring that support will be available for new projects instituted by other AO surgeons.
Creation of such a committee requires application to the AONA Executive Committee, which will authorize funds for the committee’s activities, if they are deemed appropriate. Materials, datagathering, travel if essential, communication needs, and other pertinent expenses for the committee’s work can be funded.
An example of an approved ad hoc committee was one established by Mike Miranda, which investigated "Unconventional Use of Standard Implants," and convened a committee to discuss the subject and review experiences. Another, maxillofacial, ad hoc committtee, with John Frodel as chairman, is working on a craniomaxillofacial classification system.
Potential goals for ad hoc committees might include a multi-center review of a certain injury or treatment technique, assessment of fracture classification applied by different observers, development of instructional exercises, or development and/or assessment of new fixation devices.
Please consider this opportunity and if you have an idea that you think appropriate, complete the application on the next page. Submit applications to:
There is no deadline for Ad Hoc Committee Applications; they may be submitted for review and approval at any time.