IBRA EventsShow all events

Management of Sports Medicine Injuries, Trauma and Deformity in the Foot & Ankle 2025 - Overview 1
IBRA Advanced Course - with pre-fractured specimens
Friday, November 14, 2025 – Saturday, November 15, 2025
San Diego, CA
Registration is closed
Virtual surgical planning of mandibular reconstruction using free fibular flap  - Overview 1
IBRA Partner Events
Friday, November 14, 2025 – Saturday, November 15, 2025
Warsaw, Poland
Challenges in Elective Hand and Wrist Surgery: Treatment Options and Decision Making - Overview 1
IBRA Advanced Course
Monday, November 17, 2025 – Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Basel, Switzerland
The course is fully booked
The 3rd International Online Conference on Clinical Medicine - Online - Overview 1
Events of related societies
Monday, November 17, 2025 – Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Online
How 3D Technologies Revolutionize Oral- and Cranio-Maxillo-Facial Surgery - Overview 1
IBRA Webinar
Thursday, November 20, 2025 18:30 – 19:30
Online
Register now

IBRA NewsShow all news

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.
 
 
New IBRA Research Director Appointed
Monday, July 28, 2025
New IBRA Research Director Appointed

At the recent IBRA Board of Directors meeting, Dr. Adrian Spiegel from Basel, Switzerland, was officially appointed as the new IBRA Research Director — a newly created position that reflects IBRA’s growing emphasis on scientific advancement and innovation. With over 20 years of experience in the medical device industry and deep understanding of all aspects of clinical research, Dr. Spiegel is the perfect candidate to strengthen IBRA’s commitment to excellence in this field.

 

Dr. Spiegel will lead the coordination of research initiatives in collaboration with the IBRA Research & Education Committees. These efforts focus on advancing surgical outcomes in maxillofacial and limb surgery through internal fixation devices, as well as promoting bone biology research. IBRA actively fosters scientific exchange and champions the development of innovative research ideas within its global community.

 

Learn more about IBRA Research

IBRA NewsShow all news

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.
 
 
New IBRA Research Director Appointed
Monday, July 28, 2025
New IBRA Research Director Appointed

At the recent IBRA Board of Directors meeting, Dr. Adrian Spiegel from Basel, Switzerland, was officially appointed as the new IBRA Research Director — a newly created position that reflects IBRA’s growing emphasis on scientific advancement and innovation. With over 20 years of experience in the medical device industry and deep understanding of all aspects of clinical research, Dr. Spiegel is the perfect candidate to strengthen IBRA’s commitment to excellence in this field.

 

Dr. Spiegel will lead the coordination of research initiatives in collaboration with the IBRA Research & Education Committees. These efforts focus on advancing surgical outcomes in maxillofacial and limb surgery through internal fixation devices, as well as promoting bone biology research. IBRA actively fosters scientific exchange and champions the development of innovative research ideas within its global community.

 

Learn more about IBRA Research

IBRA EventsShow all events

Management of Sports Medicine Injuries, Trauma and Deformity in the Foot & Ankle 2025 - Overview 1
IBRA Advanced Course - with pre-fractured specimens
Friday, November 14, 2025 – Saturday, November 15, 2025
San Diego, CA
Registration is closed
Virtual surgical planning of mandibular reconstruction using free fibular flap  - Overview 1
IBRA Partner Events
Friday, November 14, 2025 – Saturday, November 15, 2025
Warsaw, Poland
Challenges in Elective Hand and Wrist Surgery: Treatment Options and Decision Making - Overview 1
IBRA Advanced Course
Monday, November 17, 2025 – Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Basel, Switzerland
The course is fully booked
The 3rd International Online Conference on Clinical Medicine - Online - Overview 1
Events of related societies
Monday, November 17, 2025 – Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Online
How 3D Technologies Revolutionize Oral- and Cranio-Maxillo-Facial Surgery - Overview 1
IBRA Webinar
Thursday, November 20, 2025 18:30 – 19:30
Online
Register now

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