title: [35 years fracture documentation by the Working Group for Osteosynthesis Problems (AO)].
abstract: 35 years of AO-Documentation has clearly demonstrated the possibilities and the effectiveness of fracture documentation. The fracture classification, x-ray documentation and recommended evaluation scores are essential prerequisites for trend analysis and comparison of results. AO offers today the methodology for a decentralized data collection and scientifically planned clinical trials.
authors.affiliation: AO-International, Davos Platz.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Matter
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Bühler
mesh_terms: D003625:Data Collection; D004282:Documentation / Q000379:methods*; D005592:Fracture Fixation / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000145:classification* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D016347:Medical Records Systems, Computerized; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care; D011859:Radiography; D013557:Switzerland