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Trauma and Reconstruction of the Upper Limb – Advanced Concepts in Hand, Wrist and Elbow Treatment - Overview 1
IBRA Advanced Course
Friday, June 13, 2025 – Saturday, June 14, 2025
Hong Kong
The course is fully booked.
Complex Deformities & Complications in Foot & Ankle Surgery - Overview 1
EFAS-IBRA Master Course
Friday, June 13, 2025 – Saturday, June 14, 2025
Basel, Switzerland
Register now
Innovative Solutions: Advanced Hand and Wrist Surgical Techniques - Overview 1
IBRA Advanced Course - with pre-fractured specimens
Friday, June 20, 2025 – Saturday, June 21, 2025
Rochester, MN, USA
The course is fully booked. To be placed on the waiting list, please contact claudia.spanka@ibra.net.
IBRA Educational Afternoon on the occasion of FESSH 2025 Congress - Overview 1
IBRA Educational Afternoon
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Finlandia Hall, Helsinki, Finland
Die Vorfusschirurgie und ihre Probleme - Overview 1
IBRA Partner Events
Thursday, July 3, 2025 16:00 – 19:00
St. Gallen, Switzerland

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20th IBRA General Assembly and Board of Directors’ Meeting – Advancing Global Excellence in Continuing Medical Education and Research
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
20th IBRA General Assembly and Board of Directors’ Meeting – Advancing Global Excellence in Continuing Medical Education and Research
The 20th IBRA General Assembly took place on Thursday, June 5, 2025, followed by the Board of Directors’ Meeting on Friday, June 6. These important events brought together IBRA’s international community to review progress and set the course for the future.
 
Discussions included updates from the Research & Education Committees (CMF, Upper Limbs, and Lower Limbs), progress within the IBRA Institute, and strategic planning for IBRA’s future development.
 
With a thriving network of over 4,000 members worldwide, IBRA and the IBRA Institute are poised to further strengthen their influence on the international stage. We look forward to continued collaboration and innovation with our dedicated members and partners.
Obituary: passing of our member Professor Dr. med. Christina Stukenborg-Colsman
Thursday, March 27, 2025
Obituary: passing of our member Professor Dr. med. Christina Stukenborg-Colsman

With profound sadness and deep sorrow, we have learned of the sudden and unexpected passing of our esteemed member, Professor Dr. med. Christina Stukenborg-Colsman. She left us far too soon in March 2025. Her passing leaves a tremendous void in the entire IBRA community and the field of orthopedic surgery worldwide.

Professor Stukenborg-Colsman was an extraordinary educator and a pioneering surgeon, particularly in the field of foot and ankle surgery. Her dedication, expertise, and passion helped shape the discipline, and she was instrumental in advancing surgical education and training. She led and acted as faculty on countless IBRA educational courses and events, leaving a lasting impact on the professional development of numerous surgeons across the globe.

As the director of the IBRA Training Center in Hannover, she mentored and guided many IBRA scholars, sharing her profound knowledge and clinical skills with the next generation of specialists. Her tireless commitment to the IBRA mission made her one of our most valued faculty members, a respected representative of our organization, and a cherished colleague.

Beyond her remarkable professional achievements, Christina Stukenborg-Colsman was known for her warmth and accessibility. Her kindness, openness, and sense of humor made her not only a brilliant educator but also a truly inspiring human being.

Her loss is deeply felt, but her legacy will endure in the many lives she touched and the knowledge she imparted. Our thoughts are with her family, her colleagues, and her team in this difficult time.

 

Victor Valderrabano, MD PhD, IBRA President
Prof. Dr. Mario Herrera Perez, MD, IBRA Chairman Research & Education Committee Lower Limbs
José Manuel Vazquez, IBRA Executive Director
Tobias Hövekamp, IBRA Global Lead Scientific Education Lower Limbs & CMF
IBRA and IBRA Institute Commemorate Body Donors in a Memorial Ceremony
Friday, February 28, 2025
IBRA and IBRA Institute Commemorate Body Donors in a Memorial Ceremony

Today, we pause to honor those who have made an extraordinary contribution to medical science through their final act of generosity. At our Annual Memorial Ceremony in Basel, we remember the individuals who chose to donate their bodies to medicine. Their final gift enables young surgeons to develop essential skills and experienced physicians to master new techniques, ultimately benefiting thousands of patients. We handle this responsibility with the utmost respect and dignity, ensuring that all donors receive appropriate cremation and final rest at the cemetery. 

New Book Release: Forefoot Disorders: Basic Considerations and Treatment Strategies
Monday, November 18, 2024
New Book Release: Forefoot Disorders: Basic Considerations and Treatment Strategies

We are excited to announce the release of Forefoot Disorders: Basic Considerations and Treatment Strategies, a new, comprehensive guide created in collaboration with IBRA, our esteemed members and Karger Publishing.  

IBRA NewsShow all news

20th IBRA General Assembly and Board of Directors’ Meeting – Advancing Global Excellence in Continuing Medical Education and Research
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
20th IBRA General Assembly and Board of Directors’ Meeting – Advancing Global Excellence in Continuing Medical Education and Research
The 20th IBRA General Assembly took place on Thursday, June 5, 2025, followed by the Board of Directors’ Meeting on Friday, June 6. These important events brought together IBRA’s international community to review progress and set the course for the future.
 
Discussions included updates from the Research & Education Committees (CMF, Upper Limbs, and Lower Limbs), progress within the IBRA Institute, and strategic planning for IBRA’s future development.
 
With a thriving network of over 4,000 members worldwide, IBRA and the IBRA Institute are poised to further strengthen their influence on the international stage. We look forward to continued collaboration and innovation with our dedicated members and partners.
Obituary: passing of our member Professor Dr. med. Christina Stukenborg-Colsman
Thursday, March 27, 2025
Obituary: passing of our member Professor Dr. med. Christina Stukenborg-Colsman

With profound sadness and deep sorrow, we have learned of the sudden and unexpected passing of our esteemed member, Professor Dr. med. Christina Stukenborg-Colsman. She left us far too soon in March 2025. Her passing leaves a tremendous void in the entire IBRA community and the field of orthopedic surgery worldwide.

Professor Stukenborg-Colsman was an extraordinary educator and a pioneering surgeon, particularly in the field of foot and ankle surgery. Her dedication, expertise, and passion helped shape the discipline, and she was instrumental in advancing surgical education and training. She led and acted as faculty on countless IBRA educational courses and events, leaving a lasting impact on the professional development of numerous surgeons across the globe.

As the director of the IBRA Training Center in Hannover, she mentored and guided many IBRA scholars, sharing her profound knowledge and clinical skills with the next generation of specialists. Her tireless commitment to the IBRA mission made her one of our most valued faculty members, a respected representative of our organization, and a cherished colleague.

Beyond her remarkable professional achievements, Christina Stukenborg-Colsman was known for her warmth and accessibility. Her kindness, openness, and sense of humor made her not only a brilliant educator but also a truly inspiring human being.

Her loss is deeply felt, but her legacy will endure in the many lives she touched and the knowledge she imparted. Our thoughts are with her family, her colleagues, and her team in this difficult time.

 

Victor Valderrabano, MD PhD, IBRA President
Prof. Dr. Mario Herrera Perez, MD, IBRA Chairman Research & Education Committee Lower Limbs
José Manuel Vazquez, IBRA Executive Director
Tobias Hövekamp, IBRA Global Lead Scientific Education Lower Limbs & CMF
IBRA and IBRA Institute Commemorate Body Donors in a Memorial Ceremony
Friday, February 28, 2025
IBRA and IBRA Institute Commemorate Body Donors in a Memorial Ceremony

Today, we pause to honor those who have made an extraordinary contribution to medical science through their final act of generosity. At our Annual Memorial Ceremony in Basel, we remember the individuals who chose to donate their bodies to medicine. Their final gift enables young surgeons to develop essential skills and experienced physicians to master new techniques, ultimately benefiting thousands of patients. We handle this responsibility with the utmost respect and dignity, ensuring that all donors receive appropriate cremation and final rest at the cemetery. 

New Book Release: Forefoot Disorders: Basic Considerations and Treatment Strategies
Monday, November 18, 2024
New Book Release: Forefoot Disorders: Basic Considerations and Treatment Strategies

We are excited to announce the release of Forefoot Disorders: Basic Considerations and Treatment Strategies, a new, comprehensive guide created in collaboration with IBRA, our esteemed members and Karger Publishing.  

IBRA EventsShow all events

Trauma and Reconstruction of the Upper Limb – Advanced Concepts in Hand, Wrist and Elbow Treatment - Overview 1
IBRA Advanced Course
Friday, June 13, 2025 – Saturday, June 14, 2025
Hong Kong
The course is fully booked.
Complex Deformities & Complications in Foot & Ankle Surgery - Overview 1
EFAS-IBRA Master Course
Friday, June 13, 2025 – Saturday, June 14, 2025
Basel, Switzerland
Register now
Innovative Solutions: Advanced Hand and Wrist Surgical Techniques - Overview 1
IBRA Advanced Course - with pre-fractured specimens
Friday, June 20, 2025 – Saturday, June 21, 2025
Rochester, MN, USA
The course is fully booked. To be placed on the waiting list, please contact claudia.spanka@ibra.net.
IBRA Educational Afternoon on the occasion of FESSH 2025 Congress - Overview 1
IBRA Educational Afternoon
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Finlandia Hall, Helsinki, Finland
Die Vorfusschirurgie und ihre Probleme - Overview 1
IBRA Partner Events
Thursday, July 3, 2025 16:00 – 19:00
St. Gallen, Switzerland

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