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IBRA (International Bone Research Association) is an internationally oriented non-profit organization, for specialized clinicians and research scientists.

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IBRA – an international transdisciplinary network in continuing medical education and research

The International Bone Research Association (IBRA) is an internationally oriented non-profit organization,
for specialized clinicians and research scientists. Our core activities are medical courses on various levels and multinational symposia, scholarship programs, and research projects focus

ing on:
clinical management (traumatology and orthopedic surgery)
materials research including hardware development
biomechanics and engineering

Our emphasis is primarily on:
Head
Upper Limbs
Lower Limbs

Continuing Medical Education

IBRA offers a variety of educational events(https://www.ibra.net/events) around the globe, which are headed by a multinational faculty. Examples include:
level-oriented medical education courses
practical surgical workshops
national and international congresses and symposia
webinars

IBRA Membership
Members of IBRA have privileged access to materials and courses in topics related to bone and tissue management and are offered opportunities for their individual career development. For information on our membership options, please refer to » https://www.ibra.net/Membership

IBRA Scholarship Program
The main goal of the IBRA Scholarship Program is to promote individual career development by providing financial support for clinical training and for research. IBRA Training Centers have been selectively chosen for their ability to provide a broad clinical experience in the treatment of patients whilst promoting exemplary research. For details, please refer to » https://www.ibra.net/Scholarship

IBRA Research Grants
The IBRA offers financial support for research projects. With the emphasis on innovation and suitability for practical application, the research budget goes towards applied research and clinical studies. For details, please refer to » https://www.ibra.net/Research

02/06/2026

An intensive and highly successful IBRA Advanced 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐝 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐃𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐧𝐤𝐥𝐞 in Philadelphia.

Over two days, participants engaged in discussions on current concepts and surgical strategies for managing complex foot and ankle pathologies, including hallux rigidus, arthritic bunions, rigid PCFD, hindfoot arthritis, talar AVN, and advanced fusion techniques. The interactive case discussions provided valuable insights and practical solutions for challenging clinical scenarios.

A particular highlight was the hands-on laboratory session, performed in collaboration with Medartis, focusing on anatomic reduction and fusion techniques and translating contemporary concepts into practical surgical skills.

Many thanks to all participants, faculty members, and Medartis for their engagement and contributions to a rewarding educational experience.

Prof. Alexandre Leme Godoy-Santos, São Paulo, Brazil
Dr. Christopher Murawski, Raleigh, NC
Dr. Cesar de Cesar Netto, Durham, NC (course chair)
Dr. Nacime Salomao Barbachan Mansur, Baltimore, MD
Dr. Naohiro Shibuya, San Antonio, TX

19/05/2026

A successful edition of 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐝, 𝐖𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐥𝐛𝐨𝐰 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 has come to an end in Miami!

Participants explored the treatment of complex distal radius and elbow fractures through interactive case discussions, CT and X-ray analysis, and hands-on fixation exercises using pre-fractured specimens in a realistic clinical setting.

Thank you to our outstanding faculty, instructors, and participants for making this Master Training Course such an inspiring and engaging educational experience.

Dr. Ubaldo Ayala Gamboa, Mexico City, Mexico
Dr. Alejandro Badia, Miami, FL, USA
Dr. Pablo de Carli, Buenos Aires, Argentina,
Dr. Aida Garcia Gomez, Bogota, Colombia
Dr. Rolando Soto Gurdián, San Jose, Costa Rica
Dr. Antonio Tufi Neder Filho, Belo Horizonte, Brazil

We look forward to welcoming you again at future IBRA courses!

12/05/2026

A successful “𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐱 𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐝, 𝐖𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐥𝐛𝐨𝐰 𝐈𝐧𝐣𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬” Course in Leiden!

As course chair Dr. Hannemann shared with us, Leiden’s most famous resident is Trix, the Tyrannosaurus Rex, known for having very short upper extremities. All the more reason to host an Upper Limb Course in Leiden!

Over two intensive surgical days, participants explored modern approaches to fractures and soft tissue injuries around the wrist and elbow using pre-fractured anatomical specimens. The hands-on sessions and interactive discussions created an outstanding learning experience for everyone involved.

Leiden, home to the oldest university in the Netherlands, provided the perfect academic setting. We were delighted to welcome participants from Belgium, the Netherlands, Italy, Greece, Switzerland, Croatia, and the United Kingdom.

Thank you to all faculty members and participants for making this course such a success!

Chairpersons:
Prof. Dr. Denise Eygendaal, Rotterdam, NL
Dr. Pascal Hannemann, Maastricht, NL

Hand/Wrist

Dr. Bruno Battiston, Torino, IT
Dr. Jan Ten Bosch, Maastricht, NL
Dr. Jan Debeij, Den Haag, NL
Dr. Pascal Hannemann, Maastricht, NL
Dr. Sebastien Hugon, Brussels, BE
Dr. Niels Schep, Rotterdam, NL
Dr. Stephanie Zielinski, Ede, NL

Elbow

Dr. Bruno Battiston, Torino, IT
Dr. Jan Debeij, Den Haag, NL
Prof. Dr. Denise Eygendaal, Rotterdam, NL
Dr. Enrico Guerra, Bologna, IT
Dr. Niels Schep, Rotterdam, NL
Prof. Dr. Roger van Riet, Antwerp, BE
Dr. Anna van der Windt, Rotterdam, NL

07/05/2026

𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐀𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 – 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐔.𝐒.-𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐭 & 𝐀𝐧𝐤𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐨𝐧𝐬

Don’t miss this exceptional opportunity to advance your surgical expertise! A limited number of Educational Grants are now available exclusively for foot & ankle surgeons practicing in the United States.

IBRA Advanced Course
𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐀𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 – 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐔.𝐒.-𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐭 & 𝐀𝐧𝐤𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐨𝐧𝐬
📅 May 29–30, 2026
📍 Philadelphia, USA

Designed for senior residents, fellows, and attending surgeons, the program emphasizes practical decision-making and real-world surgical challenges.

Program highlights:
• Advanced concepts in deformity analysis and classification
• Hands-on workshop with pre-fractured specimens
• Complication management and revision strategies
• Current and evolving surgical techniques

World-class faculty:
• Prof. Alexandre Leme Godoy-Santos, São Paulo, Brazil
• Dr. Christopher D. Murawski, MD, Raleigh, NC
• Dr. Cesar de Cesar Netto, Durham, NC (Chairperson)
• Dr. Nacime Salomao Barbachan Mansur, Baltimore, MD
• Dr. Naohiro Shibuya, San Antonio, TX

Engage directly with leading experts, exchange insights, and strengthen your approach to complex foot and ankle reconstruction.

More information & registration:
https://www.ibra.net/events/$/Contemporary-Approaches-to-Rigid-Arthritic-Deformities-of-the-Foot-and-Ankle/715

21/04/2026

A heartfelt thank you to all participants who joined us at our 𝟓𝐭𝐡 𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐧𝐤𝐥𝐞 𝐎𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐬 Course in April.

Your engagement and dedication made this course truly special. Together, we discussed treatment algorithms and indications, from joint-preserving procedures and cartilage repair to total ankle arthroplasty and, when necessary, ankle arthrodesis as a final solution.

A special thank you to our outstanding international faculty for sharing their expertise, surgical insights, and hands-on guidance. Your contribution made both the theoretical and practical sessions highly valuable.

Dr. Moez Ballal, Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC), Abu Dhabi
Dr. Edward Haupt, Jacksonville, FL, USA
Prof. Dr. Mario Herrera, Tenerife, SP
Mr. Peter Rosenfeld, London, UK
Dr. Daniel Saraiva Santos, Porto, PT
Prof. Dr. Dr. Victor Valderrabano, Basel, CH

We are proud to contribute to improving the quality of care for patients with ankle osteoarthritis.

15/04/2026

A heartfelt thank you to all faculty, instructors, and participants who joined us for the IBRA 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠í𝐚 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐮𝐦á𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚 𝐝𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐨, 𝐌𝐮ñ𝐞𝐜𝐚 𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐝𝐨, held on April 9–10, 2026, in Guadalajara.

It was a privilege to bring together a community of specialists dedicated to excellence, innovation, and continuous education in upper extremity surgery.

Through focused lectures, interactive case discussions, and hands-on sessions, we explored current concepts and advanced surgical techniques in an engaging and collaborative environment.

We sincerely thank our distinguished faculty from Mexico and across Latin America for their outstanding contributions and expertise.

Most importantly, thank you to all participants for your enthusiasm and commitment, making this course a truly inspiring experience.

Dra. Ana Karenina Arana Parada, Guadalajara, México
Dr. Jorge H. Arce Gonzalez, Guadalajara, Mexico
Dra. Yadira Baena Salgado, Ciudad de México, México
Dr. Ignacio Bermúdez Soto, Ciudad de México, México (Chairperson)
Dr. Jorge Guillermo Boretto, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Dr. Juan Diego Diaz Salas, Curridabat, Costa Rica
Dr. José Joaquin Díaz López, Atizapán de Zaragoza, México
Dra. Ana Fernanda Espinoza de los Monteros Kelley, Guadalajara, México
Dr. Efraín Farias, Ciudad de México, México
Dr. Francisco García Lira, Guadalajara, México (Chairperson)
Dr. Guillermo Gonzalez Segura, Guadalajara, México
Dra Lizeth Hernández Rivera, Monterrey, México
Dr. Eduardo Galvan Lopez, Colima, Mexico
Dr. Salvador Magallon Jaimes, Guadalajara, México
Dra. Raquel A. Montes Perez, Guadalajara, México
Dra. Carla Lorena Orozco Álvarez, Guadalajara, México
Dra. Tania Peña Ramos, Monterrey, México
Dra. Daniela Mohr Hernandez
Dra. Nora Samara Serna Ramirez
Dr. Osvaldo Soto Santos
Dra. Erika Alondra Torres Rios

We look forward to seeing you at future IBRA events.

10/04/2026

Don’t Miss Out!

IBRA Advanced Course 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐝 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐃𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐧𝐤𝐥𝐞

📅 May 29–30, 2026
📍 Philadelphia
🎓 Level: Advanced
🗣️ Language: English

Take the opportunity to elevate your expertise in managing complex foot and ankle deformities. This advanced course is tailored for senior residents, fellows, and attending physicians aiming to refine their approach to challenging lower limb cases.

From precise classification to tailored treatment strategies and follow-up, our expert faculty will share practical insights for handling rigid arthritic deformities in demanding clinical scenarios.

What to expect:
- Case-based discussions with experienced faculty
- Advanced perspectives on treatment planning
- Strategies for addressing complications
- Current techniques and evolving concepts in foot and ankle surgery

Join us in Philadelphia and expand your approach to complex deformity management.

Secure your spot: https://www.ibra.net/events/$/Contemporary-Approaches-to-Rigid-Arthritic-Deformities-of-the-Foot-and-Ankle/715

Course Faculty:
Prof. Alexandre Leme Godoy-Santos, São Paulo, Brazil
Dr. Christopher Murawski, Raleigh, NC
Dr. Cesar de Cesar Netto, Durham, NC (Chairperson)
Dr. Nacime Salomao Barbachan Mansur, Baltimore, MD
Dr. Naohiro Shibuya, San Antonio, TX

08/04/2026

Coming soon: Our Advanced Course 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐄𝐥𝐛𝐨𝐰, 𝐖𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 will take place on June 26–27, 2026 in Chicago, IL.

Designed for senior residents, fellows, and attending physicians, this course focuses on complex upper limb injuries. Starting with classification of deformities and fractures, expert faculty will share their preferred approaches to treatment, decision-making, and follow-up in challenging cases.

Through case-based discussions and advanced insights, participants will gain practical strategies to manage complications and improve outcomes in upper extremity fracture care.

📍 Location: Chicago, IL
🗓 Date: June 26–27, 2026
🗣 Language: English
🎓 Level: Advanced

Secure your spot: https://www.ibra.net/events/$/Challenges-and-Complications-in-Elbow-Wrist-and-Hand-Fractures/689

Course Faculty:
Dr. Mark Baratz, Pittsburgh, PA
Dr. Megan Conti Mica, Phoenix, AZ
Dr. Reed Hoyer, Indianapolis, IN
Dr. Jerry Huang, Seattle, WA (Chairperson)
Dr. Tyler Pidgeon, Durham, NC
Dr. Ryan Schmucker, Columbus, OH

02/04/2026

Join us for the Master Course: 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐝, 𝐖𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐥𝐛𝐨𝐰 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 in Miami, FL, USA

Complex articular fractures of the distal radius and elbow remain a real challenge in daily practice. This course combines an intensive theoretical foundation with hands-on experience in a realistic clinical setting. Participants will work with X-rays and CT scans to analyze fractures and develop optimal treatment strategies in close exchange with experienced instructors. The practical session includes internal fixation on 𝐩𝐫𝐞-𝐟𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐬, allowing for active discussion, valuable tips and tricks, and direct feedback throughout the procedure.
The course concludes with case presentations and group discussions, giving everyone the opportunity to learn from each other’s experience.

📅 May 15–16, 2026
📍 Miami, FL, USA

Course faculty:
Dr. Alejandro Badia, Miami, FL, USA (chairperson)
Dr. Ubaldo Ayala Gamboa, Mexico City, Mexico
Dr. Pablo de Carli, Buenos Aires, Argentina,
Dr. Aida Garcia Gomez, Bogota, Colombia
Dr. Rolando Soto Gurdián, San Jose, Costa Rica
Dr. Antonio Tufi Neder Filho, Belo Horizonte, Brazil

Secure your spot now: https://www.ibra.net/events/$/Realistic-Treatment-of-Hand-Wrist-and-Elbow-Fractures/702

We look forward to welcoming you to an interactive and memorable event in Miami!

31/03/2026

Thank you for a great 5th Course 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐧𝐤𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐲 in Sevilla, Spain.

An intensive and very successful course focused on advanced surgical techniques and complex challenges in foot and ankle surgery. The exchange between a highly motivated faculty and engaged participants created an excellent learning environment.

A particular highlight were the many interesting and interactive case discussions, offering practical insights and valuable perspectives for daily clinical work.

The historic Universidad de Sevilla provided an exceptional venue, and Seville once again proved to be an inspiring host city.

Special thanks to all faculty members for their outstanding contributions and commitment:

Prof. Dr. Mario Herrera, Tenerife (chairperson)
Prof. Dr. Jesús Vilá y Rico, Madrid (chairperson)
Dr. Rodrigo Díaz Fernández, Valencia
Dra. Laia López Capdevila, Barcelona
Dra. Pilar Martínez de Albornoz, Madrid
Dr. Daniel Poggio, Barcelona
Prof. Dr. Sergio Tejero, Sevilla

Thank you to Geistlich and Medartis Spain for their valuable support

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