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Upper Extremity Trauma: Fracture Management of the Elbow, Wrist, and Hand - Overview 1
IBRA Advanced Course - with pre-fractured specimens
Friday, December 12, 2025 – Saturday, December 13, 2025
Phoenix, AZ
This course is fully booked
Osteosynthesis of the Hand & Wrist - Overview 1
IBRA Resident Course
Thursday, January 29, 2026 – Friday, January 30, 2026
Zurich, Switzerland
Register now
Patología aguda de Muñeca y Codo - Overview 1
IBRA Advanced Course
Thursday, February 19, 2026 – Friday, February 20, 2026
Barcelona, España
Treatment of Elbow, Wrist and Hand Fractures: Tips, Techniques and Pearls - Overview 1
IBRA Advanced Course - with pre-fractured specimens
Friday, February 20, 2026 – Saturday, February 21, 2026
Las Vegas, NV
Register now
Versorgung von frischen Frakturen an Hand und Handgelenk - Overview 1
IBRA Resident Course
Friday, March 20, 2026 – Saturday, March 21, 2026
Munich, Germany
Register now

IBRA NewsShow all news

2026 Event Overview: Download Now & Stay Informed
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
2026 Event Overview: Download Now & Stay Informed
Our 2026 Event Overview is ready to download — perfect for planning at a glance.

For the latest, event‑specific details, head to our Event Calendar. There you’ll find current information on dates, locations, topics, and more. You can also register your interest for any event to receive timely updates as schedules 
evolve.

 

Wednesday, October 29, 2025
New IBRA North America Research and Education Committee for 2025-2027

We are pleased to announce the new IBRA North America Upper Extremity Research & Education Committee for the 2025-2027 term.

 

Dr. Louis Catalano, Denver, CO
Dr. Jerry Huang, Seattle, WA
Dr. Marc Richard, Durham, NC
Dr. Susanne Roberts, New York, NY
 
Dr. Susanne Roberts (Columbia University, New York, NY) has been elected as Chair for the committee’s inaugural term.
 
This committee will play a pivotal role in IBRA North American activities by:
 
  • Elevating the visibility of IBRA as a leader in continuing medical education
  • Designing a specialized curriculum for Upper Extremity education
  • Supervising quality standards of educational and research initiatives
  • Assessing and confirming US scholarship and IBRA Training Center applications
  • Overall supporting the evolving needs of the North American surgical community
 
We are excited to be working with this dynamic team of surgeon leaders dedicated to advancing education and awareness across North America.
IBRA Flash 2025 now available
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
IBRA Flash 2025 now available

The new edition of the IBRA Flash Magazine is now available online. It highlights IBRA’s 20-year anniversary and presents strategic updates across CMF, Upper Limbs, and Lower Limbs following the International Strategy Review.
Educational offerings were expanded through accredited courses, strengthened partnerships, and international conference participation.  The issue also features insights into the Traveling Fellowship in Japan and intensified collaboration with the Thai Society of Surgery for the Hand. A wide range of case reports and clinical studies showcases global expertise and innovation in surgical education.

🔗 Read the full edition now and stay connected to the future of surgical education.

IBRA Book: Forefoot Disorders - Basic Considerations and Treatment Strategies. Free e-book now available to all IBRA Members
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
IBRA Book: Forefoot Disorders - Basic Considerations and Treatment Strategies. Free e-book now available to all IBRA Members
The release of Forefoot Disorders: Basic Considerations and Treatment Strategies at the end of 2024 marked a major milestone for IBRA. Developed in close collaboration with our expert members and Karger Publishing, this comprehensive guide reflects the dynamic and evolving nature of forefoot surgery.

Forefoot surgery involves a wide spectrum of pathologies and treatment options. This book offers a valuable resource for foot surgeons, combining expert knowledge with practical insights into current techniques and clinical decision-making.

Edited by:

Victor Valderrabano · Mario Herrera-Pérez · Simone Santini · Christian Plaass · Christina Stukenborg-Colsman · João De Carvalho Neto · Cesar de Cesar Netto · Alexandre Leme Godoy-Santos · Eric Ferkel

Key features of the Book:   
  • Comprehensive overview of forefoot pathologies: etiology, classification, and diagnostic approaches
  • Step-by-step surgical techniques including implant selection and postoperative care – clearly structured for quick reference
  • Clinical case studies with radiological and outcome-based insights
  • Expert contributions from an international editorial team, offering evidence-based guidance for modern forefoot surgery

All IBRA Members
can download the free e-book now in the Promotion section of the IBRA Member Area.
Not a member yet? Register here for free as a Basic Member!

Prefer print? Order your copy via Karger Publishing.
 
 

IBRA NewsShow all news

2026 Event Overview: Download Now & Stay Informed
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
2026 Event Overview: Download Now & Stay Informed
Our 2026 Event Overview is ready to download — perfect for planning at a glance.

For the latest, event‑specific details, head to our Event Calendar. There you’ll find current information on dates, locations, topics, and more. You can also register your interest for any event to receive timely updates as schedules 
evolve.

 

Wednesday, October 29, 2025
New IBRA North America Research and Education Committee for 2025-2027

We are pleased to announce the new IBRA North America Upper Extremity Research & Education Committee for the 2025-2027 term.

 

Dr. Louis Catalano, Denver, CO
Dr. Jerry Huang, Seattle, WA
Dr. Marc Richard, Durham, NC
Dr. Susanne Roberts, New York, NY
 
Dr. Susanne Roberts (Columbia University, New York, NY) has been elected as Chair for the committee’s inaugural term.
 
This committee will play a pivotal role in IBRA North American activities by:
 
  • Elevating the visibility of IBRA as a leader in continuing medical education
  • Designing a specialized curriculum for Upper Extremity education
  • Supervising quality standards of educational and research initiatives
  • Assessing and confirming US scholarship and IBRA Training Center applications
  • Overall supporting the evolving needs of the North American surgical community
 
We are excited to be working with this dynamic team of surgeon leaders dedicated to advancing education and awareness across North America.
IBRA Flash 2025 now available
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
IBRA Flash 2025 now available

The new edition of the IBRA Flash Magazine is now available online. It highlights IBRA’s 20-year anniversary and presents strategic updates across CMF, Upper Limbs, and Lower Limbs following the International Strategy Review.
Educational offerings were expanded through accredited courses, strengthened partnerships, and international conference participation.  The issue also features insights into the Traveling Fellowship in Japan and intensified collaboration with the Thai Society of Surgery for the Hand. A wide range of case reports and clinical studies showcases global expertise and innovation in surgical education.

🔗 Read the full edition now and stay connected to the future of surgical education.

IBRA Book: Forefoot Disorders - Basic Considerations and Treatment Strategies. Free e-book now available to all IBRA Members
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
IBRA Book: Forefoot Disorders - Basic Considerations and Treatment Strategies. Free e-book now available to all IBRA Members
The release of Forefoot Disorders: Basic Considerations and Treatment Strategies at the end of 2024 marked a major milestone for IBRA. Developed in close collaboration with our expert members and Karger Publishing, this comprehensive guide reflects the dynamic and evolving nature of forefoot surgery.

Forefoot surgery involves a wide spectrum of pathologies and treatment options. This book offers a valuable resource for foot surgeons, combining expert knowledge with practical insights into current techniques and clinical decision-making.

Edited by:

Victor Valderrabano · Mario Herrera-Pérez · Simone Santini · Christian Plaass · Christina Stukenborg-Colsman · João De Carvalho Neto · Cesar de Cesar Netto · Alexandre Leme Godoy-Santos · Eric Ferkel

Key features of the Book:   
  • Comprehensive overview of forefoot pathologies: etiology, classification, and diagnostic approaches
  • Step-by-step surgical techniques including implant selection and postoperative care – clearly structured for quick reference
  • Clinical case studies with radiological and outcome-based insights
  • Expert contributions from an international editorial team, offering evidence-based guidance for modern forefoot surgery

All IBRA Members
can download the free e-book now in the Promotion section of the IBRA Member Area.
Not a member yet? Register here for free as a Basic Member!

Prefer print? Order your copy via Karger Publishing.
 
 

IBRA EventsShow all events

Upper Extremity Trauma: Fracture Management of the Elbow, Wrist, and Hand - Overview 1
IBRA Advanced Course - with pre-fractured specimens
Friday, December 12, 2025 – Saturday, December 13, 2025
Phoenix, AZ
This course is fully booked
Osteosynthesis of the Hand & Wrist - Overview 1
IBRA Resident Course
Thursday, January 29, 2026 – Friday, January 30, 2026
Zurich, Switzerland
Register now
Patología aguda de Muñeca y Codo - Overview 1
IBRA Advanced Course
Thursday, February 19, 2026 – Friday, February 20, 2026
Barcelona, España
Treatment of Elbow, Wrist and Hand Fractures: Tips, Techniques and Pearls - Overview 1
IBRA Advanced Course - with pre-fractured specimens
Friday, February 20, 2026 – Saturday, February 21, 2026
Las Vegas, NV
Register now
Versorgung von frischen Frakturen an Hand und Handgelenk - Overview 1
IBRA Resident Course
Friday, March 20, 2026 – Saturday, March 21, 2026
Munich, Germany
Register now

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