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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 focusing 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

16/09/2026

Join us on Friday, November 20, 2026 for the IBRA Advanced Seminar with Optional Pre-Seminar Dry-Bone Workshop:

“𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐕𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐎𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐜 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐱𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐲”
An advanced seminar bringing together digital planning, surgical ex*****on, multidisciplinary care and the patient perspective in the management of facial deformity.

The programme will explore different orthodontic, surgical and psychological approaches, with a focus on critical discussion, shared experience and practical insights.

𝐂𝐏𝐃 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐨𝐲𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝.

Chairperson:
Mr Nicholas Lee, UCLH, London, UK
Mr Tim Lloyd, UCLH, London, UK

International Faculty:
Prof. Dr. Aurélien Louvrier, Besancon, France
Prof. Dr. Cristian Martinez, Buenos Aires, Argentina

UK Faculty:
Mr Carlo Capuno – Clinical Nurse Specialist, UCLH
Mr Ryan Chin Taw Cheong – Consultant ENT Surgeon, UCLH
Professor Sue Cunningham – Professor & Honorary Consultant Orthodontics, UCL Eastman
Mr Greg Knepil – Consultant Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon, Gloucester
Mr Premjit Randhawa – Consultant ENT Surgeon, UCLH Dr Justin Shute – Consultant Psychiatrist, Eastman
Mr Ibraz Sidique – Consultant Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon, Bradford
Mr Robert Smyth – Senior Lecturer & Honorary Consultant Orthodontics, UCL Eastman

We look forward to welcoming colleagues for an inspiring exchange of knowledge and experience.

15/09/2026

A heartfelt thank you to all participants who joined us in Basel for the 𝐈𝐁𝐑𝐀 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 – 𝐍𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐎𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐜 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐲.

Your enthusiasm, curiosity, and active participation made these two days of learning and exchange truly special. The program brought together innovative concepts in AI and digital planning with advanced surgical techniques and challenging cases in orthognathic and facial reconstructive surgery.

A special thank you to our chairpersons, Prof. Dr. Dr. Philipp Jürgens, Munich, Germany, and Prof. Dr. Dr. Johannes Kleinheinz, Münster, Germany, as well as to our outstanding faculty. Your expertise, experience, and dedication to surgical education made every lecture, case discussion, and hands-on session a valuable experience.

Faculty:
Prof. Dr. Dr. Philipp Jürgens, Munich, Germany
Prof. Dr. Dr. Johannes Kleinheinz, Münster, Germany
Dr. Ildefonso Labrot, Marbella, Spain
Prof. Dr. Cristian Martinez, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Prof. Dr. Dr. Andreas Neff, Marburg, Germany
Prim. DDr. Michael Öckher, Vienna, Austria

The anatomical workshop provided an excellent opportunity to put knowledge into practice and explore advanced techniques and surgical pearls in a hands-on setting.

Thank you to everyone who contributed to making this course a great success. Here’s to continued learning, collaboration, and innovation in orthognathic surgery!

15/09/2026

A sincere thank you to everyone who joined us for the Advanced Course: 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐭 & 𝐀𝐧𝐤𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐲: 𝐂𝐮𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐎𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 in Istanbul, Türkiye.

Over two days, participants explored current concepts and techniques in foot and ankle surgery through expert lectures, case discussions, and hands on cadaveric laboratory sessions.

The course offered an excellent opportunity to strengthen surgical decision making, refine technical skills, and exchange knowledge and experience with an outstanding international faculty.

A special thank you to our exceptional faculty and to all participants for making this course such a valuable and inspiring experience.

Chairpersons
PD Dr. Norman Espinosa, Zurich, Switzerland
Dr. Tekin Kerem Ulkü, Üsküdar/İstanbul, Turke

Faculty
Dr. Meshal Ahmad Al Hadhoud, Kuwait, Kuwait
Dr. Sulaiman Abdulrahman Almousa, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
Mr Jim Carmichael, Peterborough, UK
Dr. Ashraf Ameen Mohammad Otoum, Al Ain, Abu Dhabi

14/09/2026

Meet IBRA at ASSH 2026 in Boston!

From 17–19 September 2026, the 81st Annual Meeting of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH) will bring the hand surgery community together in Boston, MA.

As part of the meeting, we’re looking forward to our 𝐈𝐁𝐑𝐀 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐞: “𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥-𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐝, 𝐖𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐥𝐛𝐨𝐰 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐮𝐦𝐚 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬” on 17 September at 11:15 am.

Surgical Suite
Exhibit Hall A, Surgical Suite
Level 1

The session will feature an outstanding faculty and focus on real-life challenges in hand, wrist and elbow trauma with pre-fractured specimens.

Faculty
Rafael Diaz-Garcia, MD
Paul Ghareeb, MD
Jesse Kaplan, MD
Carol Meyer, MD
Ameya Save, MD
Jeff Stepan, MD
Steve Umansky, MD
Edward Wu, MD

Visit us at Booth 707
While the Surgical Suite takes place in the dedicated meeting room in Exhibit Hall A, Level 1, you can find the IBRA booth at Booth 707 throughout the ASSH Annual Meeting.

Come by our booth to meet the IBRA team, connect with fellow surgeons and learn more about our activities and educational opportunities.

We look forward to seeing you in Boston and to an inspiring exchange with the international hand surgery community.

11/09/2026

IBRA Scientific Session – AOFAS/IFFAS 2026

On occasion of the AOFAS Annual Meeting & IFFAS 9th Biennial Meeting, September 16–19, 2026, IBRA is pleased to invite you to our Scientific Session:
𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐭 & 𝐀𝐧𝐤𝐥𝐞

Date: Friday, September 18, 2026 | 11:30–12:30
Division: Lower Limbs
Location: Seattle Convention Center, Level 6 / Room 608
Language: English

Moderation
Prof. Dr. Scott Ellis, New York, USA

Co-Moderator
Prof. Dr. Victor Valderrabano, Switzerland

Faculty
Prof. Dr. Dr. Victor Valderrabano
Prof. Dr. Alexandre Leme Godoy
Cesar de Cesar Netto, MD
Thomas P. San Giovanni, MD

Join us in Seattle for a focused scientific session on the management of severe deformities in Foot & Ankle, featuring an international faculty and an opportunity for scientific exchange.

We look forward to seeing you in Seattle!

02/09/2026

An inspiring IBRA 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐲𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐮𝐦 on 𝐎𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐜 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐲, held during COBRAC 2026, in Natal, Brazil — chaired by Prof. Dr. Daniel Falbo and Prof. Dr. Eduardo Hochuli.

The symposium featured engaging presentations and discussions on current concepts in orthognathic surgery, covering topics such as obstructive sleep apnea, pseudarthrosis, syndromic patients, adjunctive aesthetic procedures, TMJ disorders, Surgery First, customized implants, and rhinoseptoplasty.

Many thanks to our faculty members for sharing their expertise, and to all participants for the inspiring exchange and engaging discussions.

Dr. Ahmad Alkandari, Kuwait, Kuwait
Prof. Dr. Daniel Falbo, São Paulo, Brasil
Prof. Dr. Eduardo Hochuli, Araraquara, Brasil
Prof. Dr. Dr. Philipp Jürgens, Munich, Germany
Prof. Dr. Cristian Martinez, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Prof. Dr. Roberto Piteri, São Paulo, Brazil

01/09/2026

A successful IBRA Symposium on 𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐝, 𝐖𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐔𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐋𝐢𝐦𝐛 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐲: 𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 at the 46th Congresso Brasileiro de Cirurgia da Mão in Curitiba, Brazil.

The symposium featured engaging discussions on challenging distal radius and scaphoid fractures, including dorsal plating, fragment-specific fixation, four-corner arthrodesis, and salvage surgery for scaphoid nonunion.

Many thanks to all faculty members and participants for making this a valuable and inspiring educational event.

Univ.-Prof. Dr. Rohit Arora, Innsbruck, Austria
Dr. Henrique Ayzemberg, Joinville, Brazil
Prof. Allen Bishop, Rochester, USA
Dr. Henrique Cembraneli, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
Prof. Dr. Diego Falcocchio, São Paulo, Brazil
Dr. Carlos Henrique Fernandes, São Paulo, Brazil
Dra. Raquel Iamaguchi, São Paulo, Brazil
Dr. Jean Klay, Belém, Brazil
Prof. Dr. Rames Mattar Jr., São Paulo, Brazil
Dr. Tiago Guedes da Motta Mattar, São Paulo, Brazil
Dra. Ana Carolina Oliveira da Silva, Brasília DF, Brazil
Dr. Gustavo Pacheco, Nova Lima, Brazil
Dr. Cristiano P. Tacca, Florianopolis, Brazil
Dr. Antonio Tufi, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
Dr. Eduardo Vasquez, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

27/08/2026

A successful “𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐝, 𝐖𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐥𝐛𝐨𝐰 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐲” Course in Curitiba!

Over two intensive days, participants explored current concepts in trauma and reconstructive surgery of the hand, wrist, and elbow. The program combined case-based lectures, expert discussions, and practical clinical insights, creating an interactive environment focused on real-world challenges and surgical decision-making.

A strong emphasis was placed on practical tips and management strategies that can be directly applied in daily clinical practice. Challenging cases and engaging discussions with the faculty provided valuable opportunities to exchange experiences and strengthen surgical techniques.

We were delighted to welcome participants to Curitiba, Brazil, for this engaging IBRA Advanced Course and to bring together colleagues from across the region and beyond.

A big thank you to all faculty members and participants for their commitment, expertise, and contribution to making this course a success!

Univ.-Prof. Dr. Rohit Arora, Innsbruck, Austria
Prof. Dr. Diego Falcocchio, São Paulo, Brazil
Dra. Raquel Iamaguchi, São Paulo, Brazil
Prof. Dr. Rames Mattar Jr., São Paulo, Brazil (chair person)
Dr. Tiago Guedes da Motta Mattar, São Paulo, Brazil
Dr. Gustavo Pacheco, Nova Lima, Brazil
Dr. Paulo Randal Jr., Belo Horizonte, Brazil
Dr. Roberto Luiz Sobania, Curitiba, Brazil
Dr. Cristiano P. Tacca, Florianopolis, Brazil

$𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐀𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 – 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐔.𝐒.-𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐎𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐩𝐚𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐨𝐧𝐬Take your fracture management skills to the next level...$

26/08/2026

𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐀𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 – 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐔.𝐒.-𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐎𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐩𝐚𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐨𝐧𝐬

Take your fracture management skills to the next level! A limited number of Educational Grants are available exclusively for orthopaedic surgeons practicing in the United States.

𝐈𝐁𝐑𝐀 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞
𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐥𝐛𝐨𝐰, 𝐖𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭 & 𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐝
📅 October 16 - 17, 2026
📍 Boston, MA, USA

This hands-on course combines established principles of fracture management with current surgical techniques, providing participants with practical experience in complex fracture fixation.

𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬:
• Practical application of fracture management principles
• Hands-on training using pre-fractured specimens
• Pre-operative imaging paired with realistic fracture scenarios
• Surgical management of complex elbow, wrist, and hand fractures
• Current techniques and strategies for fracture fixation

𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝-𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐲:
Learn directly from experienced faculty, exchange ideas with fellow surgeons, and develop practical strategies for challenging fracture cases in a realistic surgical setting.

Dr. Omri Ayalon, New York, NY
Dr. Prosper Benhaim, Los Angeles, CA
Dr. Jacob W. Brubacher, Kansas City, KS
Dr. Louis Catalano, Denver, CO
Dr. Kacy Peek, Charlottesville, VA
Dr. Marc Richard, Durham, NC

𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 & 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧:
https://www.ibra.net/events/$/Practical-Tips-and-Tricks-in-Hand-Wrist-and-Elbow-Surgery/696

21/08/2026

Last Saturday morning, 7 am in Singapore. Bright and early.

During the AOFAS Congress, our IBRA symposium around "Management of the Collapsing Midfoot" took place.

The lineup was impressive: renowned surgeons in the field, tackling challenging topics. Just one hour, but really packed with value: new perspectives, new use cases, and fresh angles on some indications, with lots of illustrative case studies.

The most rewarding was the feedback from our attendees: "very worthwhile and valuable!"

Thank you to all the speakers for their time and expertise, and to everyone who joined so early on a Saturday.

Mr. Rick Brown, Celtenham & Oxford, UK
Dr. Andrew Hong Choon Chiet, Singapore
Mr. Michael Lutz, Spring Hill, QLD, Australia
Dr. Brian Martin, Penrith, NSW, Australia
Mr. Tim Schneider, Melbourne, Australia (chairperson)
Dr. Dr. Manfred Thomas, Augsburg, Germany
Prof. Dr. Dr. Victor Valderrabano, Basel, Switzerland

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Telefon

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