Our Origin: Built by Residents, for Residents

OrthoNet began as a personal mission to organize the “invisible curriculum” of surgical training. For years, hundreds of core topic notes—passed down and refined by generations of residents—lived on local drives and smartphones. Recognizing that this collective wisdom belongs to the community, OrthoNet was created to make these high-yield residency fundamentals accessible to everyone, everywhere.

We acknowledge that surgical expertise is not solitary; it is inherited. These notes represent the unique training experiences, surgical pearls, and diverse environments of surgeons across the country.

The FUSE 2.0 Framework

Originally inspired by the vision of “fusing” disparate services into a central knowledge hub, we have evolved the FUSE concept to meet the demands of the AI era:

• Filter & Focus: In an age of information overload, we use informatics to cut through the noise and deliver high-yield, evidence-based data.

• Utilize & Update: We transform static notes into “living” documents, refreshed by AI to ensure you are learning the current gold standard at the point of care.

• Synthesize & Syndicate: We connect traditional residency notes with modern research, syndicating this knowledge across a global network of learners.

• Evolve & Empower: We don’t just provide facts; we provide the digital tools—like interactive AI Notebooks—to empower the next generation of orthopaedic innovators.

Interactive Clinical Intelligence

OrthoNet is designed for “learning on the fly.” Whether you are in the OR locker room or preparing for boards, our interface is intentionally minimalist to allow you to concentrate on what matters: mastery.

Through our unique “Modern-Classic Pivot,” every core topic page leads with an AI-synthesized clinical review of current literature, followed by the original Editorial Notes that provide the nuance and “surgical feel” only a practitioner can offer.

The true power of OrthoNet lies in its contributors. Every resident has a unique perspective—a specific rationale from a staff surgeon or a refined surgical approach. We encourage you to append your experiences to our topic pages and daily posts. By sharing your unique training encounters, we collaboratively expand the global orthopaedic knowledge base.

About the Founder

Dr. Christian Veillette is a surgeon in the Division of Orthopaedic Surgery at UHN’s Sprott Department of Surgery and the Schroeder Arthritis Institute. With over 20 years of experience in online medical education through Orthogate.org, Orthopaedia.com and serving as the Chief Technology Officer at Arthur Health, he is dedicated to leveraging AI and informatics to innovate healthcare systems and surgical education.