EDITORIAL
AATO Special
Issue
Dr. Germán Garabano
AATO President 2025
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he Argentine Association of Orthopedic Trauma (AATO) continues to
strengthen its role as a national refer-ence in the care of polytrauma patients
and in the ongoing development of medical education in our country and the
region. It is with great satisfaction that we present this special supplement
of the Argentine Journal of Or-thopedics
and Traumatology, a scientific platform that reflects the collaborative
work of our members, healthcare teams,
and training centers.
Trauma remains one of the leading causes of
morbidity and mortality in Argentina and worldwide. In
this con-text, continuous knowledge updating, clinical research, and the
standardization of evidence-based practices con-stitute essential pillars for
achieving better outcomes. Since its foundation 31 years ago, AATO has embraced
this commitment: promoting specialist training, fostering collaborative
networks, and encouraging open discussion on technological and therapeutic
advances.
In recent years, AATO has significantly
strengthened its regional and international ties, particularly with AO Trauma
and the International Orthopaedic Trauma Association (IOTA), expanding
educational, training, and pro-fessional exchange activities. These strategic
alliances reinforce our presence in the region and create valuable
opportunities for our professionals to access first-rate training experiences
and actively participate in global trauma research initiatives.
This supplement brings together contributions that
reflect the diversity and complexity of contemporary ortho-pedic trauma: from
high-energy fractures and challenging periarticular injuries to the management
of elderly pa-tients with bone fragility. All manuscripts share a common
thread: the pursuit of answers to real clinical problems, grounded in rigorous
methodology, critical thinking, and the conviction that research is an
indispensable tool for transforming daily practice.
I would like to express my deep appreciation to the
authors, reviewers, and editorial coordinators who made this publication
possible. My gratitude also extends to the institutions that support and
accompany the growth of our association. I am convinced that collaboration
among scientific societies, hospitals, universities, and responsible industry
partners is the path toward a modern, efficient, and patient-oriented
orthopedic practice.
I invite our readers to explore these pages with a
reflective and constructive spirit. May this special issue serve as an
incentive to continue researching, innovating, and contributing original
knowledge from Argentina to the world. The challenge is significant, but the
passion and excellence of our professionals provide a clear course forward.
Let us continue working together to strengthen
education, research, and the quality of care in orthopedic trauma, honoring the
commitment that unites us: restoring function and life to our patients.
Dr. GERMÁN
GARABANO • ggarabano@gmail.com
• https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5936-0607
How to
cite this article: Garabano G. AATO Special Issue. Rev Asoc Argent Ortop Traumatol 2025;90(6):498. https://doi.org/10.15417/issn.1852-7434.2025.90.6.2261