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IBRA - International Bone Research Association

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

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

18/08/2026

Today, we're excited to highlight our 𝐈𝐁𝐑𝐀 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫: 𝐒𝐞𝐨𝐮𝐥 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐁𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 (𝐒𝐍𝐔𝐁𝐇), Republic of Korea.

As one of Korea’s leading academic medical centers, SNUBH offers international fellows the opportunity to gain exposure to high-volume hand, wrist, and elbow surgery within a technology-driven academic environment. The fellowship combines clinical observation, education, and research, with opportunities to participate in case discussions, academic meetings, and collaborative research projects.

Watch the video to learn more about SNUBH and the fellowship opportunities available at this IBRA Training Center.

06/08/2026

What a fantastic day and a half at our "𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐝 & 𝐖𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬: 𝐑𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 – 𝐀 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐝, 𝐖𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐦𝐛 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐲" in Sydney.

A particular highlight was the hands-on cadaver lab, where participants translated theory into practice through fracture fixation, surgical approaches, and interactive case discussions. The high level of clinical discussion and exchange of experience made for an exceptional learning environment.

A huge thank you to our outstanding faculty for sharing their expertise and to all participants for their active engagement and valuable contributions throughout the course.

Tanya Burgess, Newcastle, NSW, Australia
Dave Graham, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia
Jason Harvey, Melbourne, VIC, Australia (chair person)
Brett McCelland, Newcastle, NSW, Australia
Brahman Sivakumar, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Matt White, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Xuan Ye, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Thank you to everyone who contributed to making this Masterclass such a success.

04/08/2026

Join us next week in Singapore for the IBRA Guest Society Symposium: “𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐩𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐢𝐝𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐭” on Saturday, August 15, from 7:00 to 8:30 am.

As part of the 2026 Combined AOFAS & NZFAS Conference, we are looking forward to welcoming an outstanding international faculty for a focused session dedicated to the complex challenges of the collapsing midfoot.

The symposium will provide insights into current concepts and surgical strategies for challenging midfoot conditions, including complex degeneration, Charcot foot, post-Lisfranc collapse, deformity-related instability, fixation strategies, and the management of bone defects in foot and ankle surgery.

Chaired by Mr. Tim Schneider (Melbourne, Australia), the session will bring together experts from around the world for an inspiring exchange of knowledge and experience.

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

We look forward to welcoming colleagues in Singapore and sharing an exciting scientific session.

28/07/2026

Join us in Curitiba, Brazil, for the IBRA Advanced Course: 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐝, 𝐖𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐥𝐛𝐨𝐰 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐲 on August 24–25, 2026.

This interactive course combines case based lectures, expert discussions, and practical clinical insights to help participants strengthen their decision making and surgical techniques in the treatment of traumatic hand, wrist, and elbow conditions.

Led by an internationally renowned faculty, the program focuses on current concepts in trauma and reconstructive surgery, providing practical tips and management strategies that can be directly applied in daily clinical practice.

Take the opportunity to learn from leading experts, discuss challenging cases in an interactive learning environment, and connect with peers from around the world.

Faculty
Prof. Dr. Rames Mattar Junior, São Paulo, Brazil (Chairperson)
Univ.-Prof. Dr. Rohit Arora, Innsbruck, Austria
Prof. Dr. Diego Falcocchio, São Paulo, Brazil
Dra. Raquel Iamaguchi, São Paulo, Brazil
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

Secure your spot and join us in Curitiba!

https://www.ibra.net/events/-/Monthly/2026/8/$/Practical-Tips-and-Tricks-in-Hand-Wrist-and-Elbow-Surgery/721

22/07/2026

A sincere thank you to everyone who joined us for the Advanced Course: 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐱 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐝, 𝐖𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐥𝐛𝐨𝐰 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Over two days, participants explored the latest concepts and evidence in the management of complex injuries of the hand, wrist, and elbow. Through expert presentations, interactive case discussions, and realistic hands-on training with pre-fractured specimens and pre-operative imaging, they strengthened their diagnostic approach, enhanced their surgical decision making, and refined their operative skills.

The course provided an exceptional environment for learning, exchanging perspectives, and gaining valuable insights from an experienced international faculty.

A special thank you to our exceptional faculty for sharing their knowledge, experience, and commitment to education. Your expertise made this course an inspiring and valuable learning experience.

Prof. Dr. Shalimar Abdullah, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Prof. Dr. Sharifah Roohi Ahmad, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Prof. Dr. Rohit Arora, Innsbruck, Austria
Dr. Amaleswaran Anbarasan, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (Elbow only)
Prof. Dr. Andrew Chin, Singapore, Singapore (Hand & Wrist only)
Prof. Dr. Kevin Chung, Michigan, USA
Prof. Dr. Eugene Ek, Melbourne, Australia
Dr. Ranjit Singh Gill, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Dr. Vaikunthan Rajaratnam, Singapore, Singapore

Thank you to all participants for your enthusiasm, engagement, and dedication to advancing patient care. We look forward to welcoming you again at a future course.

21/07/2026

Over two inspiring days in Heidelberg, participants joined us for our German-language course "Grundlagen der Versorgung von Gesichtsfrakturen" (Fundamentals of Facial Fracture Management), combining lectures with extensive hands-on training.

The course focused on the diagnosis and treatment of maxillofacial trauma, covering common fracture patterns, emergency management, and current surgical treatment concepts. During the practical sessions, participants trained on full-anatomy models, gaining valuable experience under the guidance of an experienced faculty while discussing different surgical approaches and treatment strategies.

It was a pleasure to welcome such an engaged group of participants and to exchange knowledge in an interactive learning environment.

A heartfelt thank you to all faculty members and participants for making this course such a success!

Prof. Dr. Dr. Michael Engel, Heidelberg, Deutschland
Univ.-Prof. Dr. Dr. Dr. h.c. Jürgen Hoffmann, Heidelberg, Deutschland (chairperson)
PD Dr. Dr. Reinald Kühle, Heidelberg, Deutschland (chairperson)
Prof. Dr. Dr. Ali Modabber, Aachen, Deutschland
Prof. Dr. Dr. Julius Moratin, Heidelberg, Deutschland
Matthias Walter, Basel, Schweiz

We would also like to thank Dr. Jennifer Fuchs and Dr. Frederic Bouffleur from Mednerva for sourcing the full-anatomy models, which played an important role in creating a realistic and high-quality hands-on experience.

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

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