Celebrating 20 Years of IBRA

Join us as we explore the milestones and stories

IBRA was founded on September 25, 2004. This month, we celebrate two decades of dedication and excellence. Discover IBRA's milestones and leadership journey, and learn about our ongoing commitment to continuing education.

Stay tuned for the latest updates in IBRA's publications!

A Journey Through Milestones

This timeline highlights our journey and the pivotal moments that have shaped our organization.

Introducing IBRA's New Leadership and Board Members

The new president, Prof. Dr. Dr. Victor Valderrabano (left), is an internationally recognized orthopaedic trauma surgeon. He brings extensive expertise in musculoskeletal medicine, education, and research. As a valued IBRA Board Member and Chairman of the Lower Limb Section, he has significantly contributed to the organization’s mission.

Prof. Rainer H. Meffert (right) is the past President of IBRA, he has shown remarkable dedication to advancing upper limb knowledge. Since 2008, he has actively participated in 30 IBRA courses, enhancing surgical education and practice.

We are pleased to announce the election of new committee members during this year’s General Assembly. This signifies an exciting new chapter in our continued commitment to excellence in medical education and surgical practice.

Prof. Dr. Dr. Christian Freudlsperger has been elected as the Chairman of the Research & Education Committee Head. He is based at Auckland City Hospital in New Zealand.

Prof. Dr. Adam Watts has been elected as the REC Chairman for Upper Limbs. He serves at Wrightington Hospital in the UK.

Prof. Dr. Mario Herrera Perez has been elected as the REC Chairman for Lower Limbs. He is affiliated with the Hospital Universitario de Canarias in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain.

Each of these individuals has shown remarkable expertise and commitment in their respective fields, and we are confident they will continue to drive forward the innovative research and educational initiatives that IBRA is known for.

New Members of the Board of Directors:

We are delighted to welcome the following new members to our Board of Directors:

• Prof. Dr. med. Christian Plaa? , Hannover, Germany
• Mr Tim Lloyd, London, United Kingdom

Their diverse backgrounds and extensive experience will undoubtedly enrich our Board's perspectives and enhance our strategic direction.

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New Members of the Research & Education Committees:

We are also excited to introduce the new members of our Research & Education Committees:

Upper Limbs Committee:

• Dr. Anna van der Windt , Rotterdam, Netherlands
• Univ.-Prof. Dr. Rohit Arora , Innsbruck, Austria

Lower Limbs Committee:

• Mr Timothy E. Schneider, Melbourne, Australia
• Prof. Dr. Alexandre Leme Godoy-Santos ,?S?o Paulo, Brazil
• Dr. Cesar de Cesar Netto , MD, Durham, NC, USA?(Representative North America)

Head Committee:

• Priv. Doz. Dr. Dr. Lars Bonitz, M.Sc. , Dortmund, Germany
• Prof. Dr. Aurélien Louvrier, Besan?on, France

These new members bring fresh perspectives and innovative ideas to our committees, and we look forward to their contributions in advancing our education initiatives and services to our members.

IBRA Events

As we celebrate 20 years of excellence and innovation at IBRA, we are excited to announce a series of three special events on November 8-9.

1. CMF Master course: Realistic Treatment in Complex Condylar Fractures - Approaches & Internal Fixation in Pre-fractured Specimens:

Faculty:

• Prof. Dr. Dr. Andreas Kolk, Prof. Dr. Dr. , Innsbruck, Austria
• Prof. Dr. Aurélien Louvrier, Besan?on, France (Chairperson)
• Prof. Dr. Dr. Jean-Christophe LUTZ, MD, PhD, HDR , Strasbourg, France
• Prof. Dr. Christophe MEYER , Besan?on, France (Scientific Committee)
• Prof. Dr. Dr. Andreas Neff , Marburg, Germany (Scientific Committee)
• Prof. Dr. Dr. Ale? Vesnaver , Ljubljana, Slovenia

2. Upper Limbs Master course: Trauma from Wrist to Elbow: A Case Based Workshop with Realistic Treatment Options

Faculty:

• Univ.-Prof. Dr. Rohit Arora , Innsbruck, AT
• Dr. Marion Burnier , Lyon, FR
• Dr. Benjamin East , Newcastle, AUS
• Prof. Dr. Univ.-Prof. Dr. med. Michael Hackl , Mannheim, DE
• Prim. Dr. Hintringer Wolfgang , Vienna, AT
• Prof. Dr. Hermann Krimmer , Ravensburg, DE
• Dr. Alberto Lazzerini , Milano, IT
• Prof. Dr. Rainer H. Meffert , Würzburg, DE (Chairperson)
• Univ.-Prof. Dr. med. Lars Peter Müller , Cologe, DE (Chairperson)
• Dr. Carlos Rueda, Bogotà, COLPD
• Dr. Jonas Schmalzl, Würzburg, DE

3. Lower Limbs Master course: Challenges in Foot & Ankle Surgery

Faculty:

• Dr. Lisca Drittenbass, MD , Geneva, Switzerland
• Dr. Eric Ferkel, M.D. , Los Angeles, CA, USA?
• Prof. Dr. Mario Herrera Perez , Tenerife, Spain?
• Prof. Dr. Alexandre Leme Godoy-Santos , S?o Paulo, Brazil
• Dr. Brian Martin , Penrith, NSW, Australia?
• Prof. Dr. med. Christina Stukenborg-Colsman , Hanover, Germany?
• Prof. Dr. Dr. Victor Valderrabano , Basel, Switzerland (Chairperson)

Please visit our website to see details here.

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