It is with great pleasure and honor that I welcome you to the 25th anniversary of our esteemed society in Davos. In 2000, a group of highly motivated engineers, computer specialists, and a handful of enthusiastic orthopaedic trauma surgeons founded this unique society. From the very beginning, it has served as a platform for various disciplines, bridging gaps, and fostering innovative ideas to enhance patient care by increasing procedural accuracy and defining efficient workflows. Davos was chosen as the founding location due to the significant influence of the AO Foundation, particularly the Technical Commission, and the Maurice E. Müller (MEM) Institute in Berne.
Over the past 25 years, the landscape of orthopaedic surgery and other operating rooms has changed significantly. The journey has not been straightforward, with its fair share of challenges. However, CAOS, or more appropriately, “surgeon enabling technologies,” are now part of daily practice, not only in orthopaedics but also in other surgical disciplines such as robotics in general surgery, urology, and gynecology.
The synergy of clinical research, advanced engineering methodologies, and modern technologies supports the trend towards personalized solutions for optimizing therapy for each individual patient. For more than two decades, CAOS has been dedicated to interdisciplinary research, aiming at the development and evaluation of tools that provide a better link between patient-specific planning information and surgical action. Today, operating rooms offer all-in-one solutions that integrate these technologies, placing the patient at the center.
History has proven that the visionary ideas of 2000 have not only become a reality but have also significantly advanced the field.
Hosting the 25th anniversary in conjunction with EORS aims to perfectly connect professionals dedicated to improving individual patient care through the use of up-to-date technology to enhance outcomes.
I eagerly anticipate this special meeting, which will undoubtedly set the stage for future advancements.
