The Osteosynthesis and Trauma Care Foundation or "OTC Foundation" was founded by Stryker Osteosythesis, AG, in Selzach, Switzerland as an independent Swiss non-profit Foundation in the Canton of Solothurn in 2007. The Mission of the OTC Foundation is to advance Osteosynthesis and Trauma Care through Research, Education and Best Clinical Practices. The OTC Foundation offers Education, Research and Humanitarian Activities promoting the professional development of Health Care Professionals in the discipline of Trauma Care. The primary vehicles for activities are Courses, Fellowships and Grants. By applying these resources objectively across global Chapters, the OTC Foundation promotes innovation and advancement in Osteosynthesis, Traumatology and Patient Care, as well as builds the capacity for health care in underserved regions around the globe.