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