We deliver evidence-based solutionsAPEX delivers evidence-based solutions for prevention and treatment of injuries by interdisciplinary collaboration between orthopaedic surgeons and engineers.The APEX strategy for evidence-based solutions relies on research and interdisciplinary collaboration:We identify persistent challenges in trauma care that require specialized solutions to improve patient care in the near term.We conduct research to clearly define a challenge before developing a specialized solution.We develop specialized solutions in close interdisciplinary collaboration between surgeons and engineers to generate practical, clinically relevant products.We evaluate our specialized solutions to demonstrate their efficacy with published evidence.