AO Surgery Reference vs OrthoBMI

QUICK ONLINE REFERENCE IN CLINICAL LIFE Gain easy access to the award-winning AO Surgery Reference. AO Surgery Reference is an online repository for surgical knowledge. It describes the complete surgical management process from diagnosis to aftercare for all fractures of a given anatomical region, and also assembles relevant material that the AO has published before. It gives access to:   • aid in surgical decision making for 353 fracture types • 172 approaches • 1222 surgical procedures • all richly illustrated with more than 30'000 Illustrations and much more. To ensure the quality of the content, it is authored, edited, and peer reviewed by experienced AO Faculty from all over the world, some of which are also well-known textbook authors/editors. This is a relaunch of the AO Surgery Reference app utilizing the same responsive user interface that was released February 2020. The highlights are: • Consistent navigational logic and user experience on all screen sizes • Inclusion of feline, canine, and equine fracture care • Combination of Preparation – Approach – Reduction and Fixation – Aftercare into one step called treatment. • Introduction of a powerful search function, allowing simplifications of the user interface as it replaces previous shortcuts.

OrthoBMI is a clinical BMI calculator designed for orthopedic surgery and joint replacement planning. Calculate patient weight at key BMI thresholds or determine BMI from actual weight using a fast, clinic-ready interface. Enter height to generate: • Target weight for BMI thresholds • Actual weight for BMI calculation Target weight represents the body weight a patient would need to reach a specific BMI threshold at their current height. It is presented as a practical estimate that accounts for normal day-to-day weight fluctuations, supporting realistic goal setting and preoperative planning. Features: • BMI calculator for orthopedic and surgical use • Toggle between target weight and actual weight calculations • Automatic outputs at BMI 35, 40, 45, and 50 • Optimized for iPhone and iPad • Integrated BMI guidance for surgery OrthoBMI supports efficient, consistent BMI-based discussions in clinic. This BMI calculator is intended for clinical support and informational use only and does not replace medical judgment.