Dr. Xavier Martin

SECRETARY OF FILACOT

Past President of the Spanish Society of Foot Medicine and Surgery (SEMPT).

Past President of the Spanish Society of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology (SECOT). President-elect of the European Foot and Ankle Society (EFAS). Professor at the University of Barcelona.

Dr. Ricardo E Mosquera

Orthopedic Surgeon

Residency in General Surgery and Orthopedics and Traumatology (1990-1996), Social Security Fund of Panama.

Fellowship in Pediatric Orthopedics 1996-1997, Children’s National Medical Center – Washington, D.C., USA

Member of SPOT, AO SPINE, SLAOTI, POSNA, FEMECOT, SECOT, SICOT

Former President of the Panamanian Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology

Former President of the Latin American Society of Pediatric Orthopedics and Traumatology

Head of the Department of Surgery, High Complexity Pediatric Hospital – Social Security Fund of Panama

Coordinator of the Pediatric Orthopedics and Trauma Module – FILACOT Panama 2026.

Dr. Hector J. Lopez E.

President of the Dominican Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Chair Person AO Trauma for the Dominican Republic, SLARD Delegate for the Dominican Republic.

Fellowship in Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery, Pediatric Orthopedics of Caracas, Master’s Degree in Shoulder Surgery from Francisco de Vitoria University.

Director of Quality for the Dominican Association of Health Tourism, Master’s Degree in Strategic Health Management from PUCMM.

Physician and International Advisor for Special Olympics.

Member of AAOS, LLRS, FAI, ASAMI, SLARD, ISAKOS.

Coordinator of the FILACOT module on osteoarticular reconstruction, transport, lengthening, and bone infections.

Dr. Victor Naula

 FILACOT PRESIDENT

Traumatologist and orthopedic surgeon specializing in shoulder and knee surgery, both arthroscopic and open. He has served as president of the Ecuadorian Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology (SEOT) and has participated as coordinator in congresses, such as that of the Latin American Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology (SLAOT). His professional interests focus on spinal pathologies and arthroscopic rotator cuff repair.

Dr. Augusto Alvarez Rengifo

Orthopedic Surgeon

Fellowship in Sports Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts

Member of AMECRA, SLARD, ISAKOS, AANA

Former President of the Jalisco Medical Association of Orthopedics

President of the Mexican Federation of Colleges of Orthopedics and Traumatology (FEMECOT)

Head of the Orthopedics Department, San Javier Hospital, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico

Coordinator of the Sports Medicine Module, FILACOT Panama 2026

Dr. Jose Carlos Bongiovanni

International Director of SBOT (Brazilian Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology);

President of CEBRAO (Brazilian Center for Bone Lengthening and Reconstruction)

Founder of ILLRS (International Society for Bone Lengthening and Reconstruction);

Founder and President of ASAMI International (Association for the Study and Application of the Ilizarov Methods) (2008–2010)

Founder and Former President of ASAMI Brazil (1994–1998 and 2005–2006)

Founder of FILACOT (Ibero-Latin American and Caribbean Federation of Orthopedics and Traumatology).

Dr. Paulo Felicissimo

Paulo Felicísimo, President of the Portuguese Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology (SPOT), foot and ankle specialist, and coordinator of the Foot and Ankle Unit at CUF Hospital.

Director of the Orthopedics Department B at Fernando Fonseca Hospital

Since 2003 – Consultant Level

1995 – Orthopedic Specialist at Curry Cabral Hospital

Dr. Paulo Felicísimo is the Director of the Orthopedics Department B at Fernando Fonseca Hospital. For several years, he has specialized in ankle and foot pathology. In this field, he has distinguished himself in arthroscopic surgery, ankle ligament reconstruction, percutaneous foot surgery, and ankle arthroplasty.

Lic. Alejandro Cordoba

Degree in Physiotherapy from Universidad Santa Paula, Costa Rica, and specializes in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation with over a decade of clinical experience. 

He holds international certifications in MLS & Hiltherapy Laser Therapy (Italy), Diamagnetic Therapies (Periso Academy, Switzerland), Tyromotion robotic rehabilitation (Austria), Tecar Therapy, BTS motion analysis, and electrophysical agents, among others.

Dr. Achim Benditz

Board-certified orthopaedic and spine surgeon and head of the Department of Orthopaedics and Spine Surgery at Klinikum Fichtelgebirge, Germany. His clinical focus includes degenerative spine disorders, minimally invasive procedures, and coccygeal pathologies.

He is actively involved in clinical research and leads multicenter projects.

Dr. Alejandro Guzman de la Harpe

Surgeon and Orthopedic Traumatologist trained at Universidad San Sebastián and Universidad Católica Santísima Concepción, Chile. Completed a Fellowship in Ankle and Foot at the Universidad de Barcelona under Prof. Dr. Xavier Martín Oliva. 

Holds a Primary Health Care and Family Health Diploma from the University of Toronto, Canada. 

Member of the Ankle and Foot Committee of the Chilean Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology (SCHOT) and of the Ankle and Foot Team at Hospital Las Higueras and Clínica Andes Salud, Concepción, Chile.

Dr. Jose Arturo Xicara

Trauma and Pelvis Surgeon / Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in Orthogeriatrics and Complex and Reconstructive Trauma Surgery. Private practice at La Floresta Medical Center, Quetzaltenango. Teaching experience at the University of San Carlos of Guatemala, Medical and Surgical Program, Western University Center (AGOT).

Dra. Claudia Reyes

Medical Doctor and Orthopedic Surgeon, Pontifical Javeriana University

Foot and Ankle Surgeon, Nueva Granada Military University

Institute for Foot and Ankle Reconstruction at Mercy

Currently

Vice President, SCCOT

Foot and Ankle Surgeon at San Ignacio Hospital, Clínica La Sabana

Dr. Christian Lozano

Medical Doctor specializing in Traumatology and Orthopedics with extensive experience in limb reconstruction, musculoskeletal trauma, and sports medicine.

International Instructor for AO Trauma and speaker at numerous national and international conferences. Author of several research papers in the specialty and guest lecturer at various local universities.

Expert in project management with strong analytical skills and the ability to solve complex problems in the practical context of the medical business. Proven ability to lead teams and communicate ideas effectively both orally and in writing.

Dr. Guillermo Garcia Felix

Specialist in Orthopedics and Traumatology.

Graduate of La Salle University and trained at the Spanish Hospital of Mexico.

Head of the Orthopedics Department at the National Institute of Cardiology (1985–2023).

Attending Physician at Ángeles Lomas Hospital and the Spanish Hospital of Mexico.

Member and current President (2024–2026) of the Mexican College of Orthopedics and Traumatology.

He has been a speaker at national and international congresses (AAOT, SECOT, SCCOT, FEMECOT).

Author and co-author of numerous scientific papers and instructor in courses accredited by the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM).

Dr. Jorge Filippi Nussbaum

Orthopedic Ankle and Foot Surgeon – Adjunct Professor, Pontifical Catholic University of Chile
President 2025, Chilean Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology

Dr. Jorge Filippi is an orthopedic surgeon specialized in ankle and foot. Trained at the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (PUC), he completed his fellowship in foot and ankle surgery at the same institution and at the Institute for Foot and Ankle Reconstruction, Mercy Medical Center, Baltimore, USA. He has an MBA and a Diploma in Medical Education awarded by the PUC.

Dr. Carlos Moreno Castillo

Traumatologist specializing in Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, with subspecialty training at Humanitas University, Milan, Italy (2016-2017) and an AO Trauma Fellowship in complex shoulder and shoulder girdle trauma at Regions Hospital, Minnesota, USA (2025).

Medical Director of Centro Médico CREA and specialist in the Shoulder and Elbow team at Hospital de Los Ángeles, Chile.

Active member of SCHOT, SLAHOC, and SVCOT.

Dr. David Torres

Surgeon and Traumatologist specializing in Shoulder and Knee, graduated from U.N.M.S.M., Lima, Peru. 

Specialist in Arthroscopic Surgery, Sports Medicine, and Shoulder and Knee Prosthesis Surgery. MBA in Project Management, Universidad San Pablo SEU, Spain. 

Current President of SLARD, Past President of the Peruvian Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology (SPOT), and Past President of the Peruvian Chapter of Arthroscopic Surgery (CCAP).

Dr. Fernando Guarda D’Elia

Orthopedic Traumatologist with Fellowship in Arthroscopic Surgery and Shoulder Surgery. 

Diplomate in Musculoskeletal Ultrasound and FIFA Football Medicine. Coordinator Professor of the FUCAA Training Program endorsed by Fundacelac and SVCOT. 

Member of SLARD, SLAHOC, and the Hispamef Board of Directors. 

Member of the Medical Commissions of Liga FUTVE and the Venezuelan Football Federation. Coordinator of the Sports Injury Committee of SVCOT.

Dr. Juan Gerardo Segoviano Parra

Chief of Orthopedics and Traumatology at Hospital General de México “Dr. Eduardo Liceaga.” Professor of Orthopedics at UNAM, IPN, and Universidad Saint Luke.

Fellow of the European Foot and Ankle Society at Hospital Mataró, Barcelona, and trained with Dr. Xavier Martín Oliva at the Universidad de Barcelona. Active Member of the Mexican College of Orthopedics.

Dr. Luis Jesus Ramos Alday

Specialist in Orthopedics and Traumatology and Advanced Specialty in Pediatric Orthopedics, National Rehabilitation Institute, UNAM. Faculty Trainer for PIA México and hip screening using the Graf method. Founding Member of AMDUC.

Professor of Traumatology and Orthopedics, Universidad Autónoma de Coahuila. President of the Coahuila College of Orthopedics and Traumatology (2023-2024). Treasurer of the FEMECOT Board of Directors 2024-2026.

Dr. Antonio Andrade

Member of the College of Orthopedics of the Medical Order and member of the directorate between 2023-2026

Member of the Portuguese Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology (SPOT)

Registered in the Pediatric Pathology and Tornozelo Study section of the Portuguese Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology. Member of management between 2004 and 2008 and treasurer between 2017 and 2019

Member of the Portuguese Pé and Tornozelo Society (PFAS) and board member between 2007 – 2009, 2009 – 2011, 2011 – 2013 and 2013 – 2015. General Secretary between 2017 – 2019. Vice-president 2019 – 2023. President 2023 – 2025.

Member of the Fiscal Council of the Portuguese Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology in 2009

Member of the Directorate of the Portuguese Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology between 2017 – 2019

Member gives European Pé and Tornozelo Society (EFAS)

Member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS)

President of the Directorate of the Sub-Region of Bragança of the Medical Order between 2017 – 2022

Dr. Pablo Ramos

Orthopedic Surgeon

Subspecialty: Arthroscopy, Sports Medicine, Hip, Knee, and Shoulder Replacement Surgery

Specialty Training: Juan A. Fernandez Hospital, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Subspecialty Rotations: Dr. Jhon Uribe, Dr. Kenneth Gupte, Dr. Manuel Leyes, Dr. Pedro Guillén

Active Member: AAOS, AANA, ISAKOS, SLARD, SEOT

Publications: Hypermobile Meniscus (ARTHREX cadaveric study, Classification of posterior horn insufficiency of the medial collateral ligament, hypermobile lateral meniscus), Arthroplasty (dual-mobility prosthesis (primary use in hip osteoarthritis), Comparative study of mobile vs. fixed inserts in total knee replacement)

Presentation Topic: Hypermobile Meniscus (diagnosis, pathophysiology, classification, management algorithm, and surgical technique. Three-year study results)

Modified Transtibial ACL Reconstruction

Forkel ACL Reconstruction

Dr. Pablo Enriquez

Specialist in Orthopedics and Traumatology, with a Fellowship in Shoulder and Elbow Surgery.

Attending Physician in the Upper Limb Traumatology Service at the Armed Forces Specialty Hospital No. 1, Quito.

Undergraduate and postgraduate academic training at the Central University of Ecuador, with international training in Shoulder and Elbow Surgery.

Master’s degree in Health Management and University Teaching (currently enrolled).

Previous experience in public and university hospitals, with experience in clinical and coordinating traumatology services.

University professor at the undergraduate, postgraduate, and master’s levels, with active participation in the clinical and surgical training of students and healthcare professionals.

Scientific output with publications in specialized journals and sustained participation in national and international conferences as an author and presenter.

Dr. Daniel Fodor

Medical Doctor, Faculty of Medicine, Pontifical Catholic University of Chile, Santiago, 1996 – 2003

Postgraduate Specialization in Orthopedics and Traumatology, Graduate School, Austral University of Chile, Valdivia, April 2011 – March 2014.

“SICOT meets SICOT Fellowship” 2017: January 2018 with Dr. John Dormands at Texas Children’s Hospital, Houston, TX, USA.

SICOT Fellowship 2018: January 2019 with Dr. Stephen Quinnan at Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, FL, USA. “SLAOTI-EPOS Fellowship 2019: Travelling fellowship (Coimbra-Portugal, Stuttgart-Germany, Tel Aviv-Israel) with academic activities in hospitals in the three cities mentioned and attendance at the EPOS congress in Tel Aviv, Israel.

Head of the Traumatology Service, Padre las Casas Healthcare Complex, La Araucanía Region, Chile

Traumatology Specialist, Araucanía Sur Health Service, Ministry of Health, Chile

Past President, Chilean Society of Bone Reconstruction and Lengthening

Dr. Juan Fuenzalida

Medical Doctor specializing in Pediatric Orthopedics and Oncology, working at a public hospital in Santiago, Chile (Luis Calvo Mackenna) and at two private clinics: INDISA and Clínica Universidad de los Andes.

I am a university professor at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels at the University of Santiago and the University of the Andes, also in Santiago. I am the Coordinator of Pediatric Orthopedics and Traumatology at Clínica Indisa, a member of the Clinical Ethics Committee at that institution, and the current President of the Chilean Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology (SCHOT). I am also a Past President of SCHOTI, the Chilean Society of Pediatric Orthopedics and Traumatology.

My primary medical activity is patient care at these three institutions.

Dr. Jorge Felipe Ramirez Leon

Surgeon from Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, dedicated exclusively to Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (MISS) for 32 years. Author of 45 book chapters and over 60 publications in indexed journals.

Founder of CLEMI, training more than 2,200 specialists across Ibero-Latin America. Former President of SCCOT, SLAOT, and SILACO. Member of the National Academy of Medicine of Colombia.

Dr. José María Altisench Bosch

Doctor of Medicine and Surgery Cum Laude, Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona. Specialist in Traumatology, Orthopedic Surgery, and Occupational Medicine.

Past President of the Spanish Arthroscopy Association (AEA). Member of AAOS, ISAKOS, AANA, and SECOT. Honorary Member of the Cuban and Colombian Traumatology Societies. Professor of Minimally Invasive Foot Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Barcelona. Arthroscopy Unit, Hospital CIMA-Sanitas, Barcelona.

Dr. Juan Fernando Posada Hurtado

Orthopedic Traumatologist from Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana, subspecialist in Foot and Ankle. Trained at the Institute for Foot and Ankle Reconstruction at Mercy, Baltimore (Dr. Mark Myerson), Baylor Hospital Dallas, and Hospital Clínic de Barcelona.

Professor of the Foot and Ankle Module at Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana. Full member of SCCOT and former President of the Antioquia Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology (2009-2010).

Dr. Julio Cesar Huertas Urdampilleta 

Surgeon from Universidad San Martín de Porres, Peru. Specialist in Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology, Universidad Ricardo Palma, Peru. Traumatology Staff Physician, Clínica Sanna Golf, Peru.

Fellow in Surgical Techniques and Approaches in Foot and Ankle Surgery, Universidad de Barcelona, Spain. Member of the Latin American Society of Arthroscopy, Joint Reconstruction and Sports Trauma (SLARD). 

Dr. Lisandro Antonio Jimenez Quiros

Surgeon and Specialist in Orthopedics and Traumatology, Universidad de Costa Rica. Advanced Master in Knee Surgery, Clínica Centro, Madrid, Spain.

Mini-Fellow in Foot and Ankle Surgery, SCHOT, Chile. Member of AAOS, ACOT, and AOFAS. Former President of the Costa Rican Association of Orthopedics and Traumatology (ACOT) 2015-2017. National and international speaker at Orthopedics and Foot and Ankle Surgery congresses.

Dr. Renan Estuardo Vargas Morales

Orthopedic and Trauma Surgeon, Doctor in Planning and Management, and Master in University Teaching. Postgraduate Professor of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Universidad Privada Antenor Orrego, Peru. Peruvian Researcher Level V, RENACYT.

Full Member of the Peruvian Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology. Research Officer of the Trauma Osteosynthesis Association of Peru. Author of publications in Scopus and Scielo indexed journals.

Dr. Santiago Garnica Sergio Froylán

Surgeon from UNAM, Specialist in Traumatology and Orthopedics, with Advanced Specialty in Shoulder and Elbow Joint Surgery, Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara. Master’s in Education, ITESM.

Professor of Advanced Specialty in Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, HGR 180 IMSS. Full Member of FEMECOT, AMECRA, and the Mexican Society of Shoulder and Elbow. Speaker at national congresses of FEMECOT and SLAOT.

Lic. Luis Felipe Fuentes Castillero

Physiotherapist graduated from Universidad Europea de Madrid. Master’s in Orthopedic Manual Therapy for Pain Management and Postgraduate in Musculoskeletal Ultrasound and Invasive Treatments, Universidad Europea de Madrid.

Specialized in manual therapy and evidence-based treatments. Clinical experience in Madrid, Spain (1000+ hours). Co-Founder of ALTA Rehab, Panama City.

Dr. Abraham Sulcata Chalco

Orthopedic surgeon and traumatologist with fellowships in musculoskeletal pain management at Hospital Veracruz, Campinas, Brazil; shoulder surgery at CIMA Center, Ecuador; and knee surgery at Clínica Alemana, Chile.

Member of SBOLOT, SPAOT, SLARD, SOBRAMID, ABD and IAOS, reflecting a comprehensive training background focused on arthroscopy, ultrasound-guided interventions and pain management.

Dr. Matheus Barcelos

Orthopedic surgeon and traumatologist specialized in shoulder and elbow surgery at Instituto NAEON, São Paulo. Sonographer with emphasis on the musculoskeletal system and specialist in ultrasound-guided procedures. Preceptor of the shoulder and elbow specialization program at Instituto NAEON.

Founder of the “Sports Ultrasound” course and owner of Instituto Olimpo. Mentor of orthopedic surgeons at Bisturi Play. 

Dr. Christof Burger

Physician and MD/PhD trained in Valencia, Cologne and Bonn. Specialist in orthopedic surgery, traumatology and hand surgery. Full Professor of Traumatology at the University of Bonn and former fellow at Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard University. Currently practicing at Betaklinik, Bonn.

President of the German-Latin American Society of Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery. Researcher in degradable implants, knee surgery, intraoperative 3D navigation and minimally invasive traumatology.

Dr. Carlos Polo

Orthopedic surgeon and traumatologist with 23 years of experience, trained at the Universidad de Antioquia. Specialist in foot and ankle surgery with 16 years of practice, graduated from the Universidad de Barcelona. He serves as an adjunct professor at Universidad CES and assistant professor at Universidad de Antioquia, combining clinical practice with academic teaching.

Full member of the Colombian Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology (SCOOT) and the Colombian Society of Foot and Ankle Surgery (SOCOPIT).

Dr. Mauricio Mancera

Surgeon from Universidad Anáhuac Norte. Specialist in Traumatology and Orthopedics, Hospital General de México “Dr. Eduardo Liceaga,” UNAM. Advanced Specialty in Upper Limb Reconstruction, Hospital General Xoco.

Attending Physician in the Upper Limb Module, Hospital General de México. Professor of Orthopedics, Faculty of Medicine, UNAM. Active Member of the Mexican Society of Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons.

Dr. Max Saráchaga

Orthopedic surgeon graduated from the National Rehabilitation Institute in Mexico City, with a high specialty in joint surgery and a fellowship in joint reconstruction and knee preservation in Munich, Germany.

Attending physician in knee surgery at the Hospital General de México and adjunct professor of the orthopedics residency program. Author of publications in indexed international journals. Member of the Mexican College of Orthopedics and the German Society of Arthroscopy.

Dr. Milan Zarate

Orthopedic surgeon and traumatologist graduated from Universidad Icesi, with a fellowship in foot and ankle surgery and anatomical research at the Universidad de Barcelona.

Specialized in the medical and surgical treatment of orthopedic conditions and complex trauma using open, minimally invasive and arthroscopic techniques. University teaching specialist and research group director, with publications in high-impact international journals.

Dr. Paulo Amado

Orthopedic surgeon and traumatologist with a PhD, specialized in foot, ankle and arthroscopic surgery. Deputy Clinical Director of Hospital Lusíadas Porto and Clinical Director of Clínica Médica da Foz.

Past-President of the Portuguese Society of Foot and Ankle Surgery. University professor, author of international publications and chief editor of the Foot Book (Lidel, 2015). Active member of EFAS, ISAKOS and AOFAS. Leading Iberian reference in total ankle replacement.

Dr. Pedro Baches

Knee surgeon and sports medicine physician. Coordinator of the knee unit at Hospital Sírio Libanês and head of the sports medicine discipline at Santa Casa de SP. Instructor professor and permanent professor of the postgraduate program at Hospital Sírio Libanês Faculty.

Master, PhD and post-PhD in knee surgery from Santa Casa de São Paulo. Director of SBRATE, member of ISAKOS, SBCJ and SLARD. Founder and owner of BS Knee Research.

Dr. José Manuel Teixeira

Specialist in Orthopedics and Traumatology with over three decades of experience. Secretary General of the Portuguese Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology (SPOT) 2025-2026. Coordinator and Director of Orthopedic Services, Hospital da Luz, Porto. Former President of the Portuguese Society of Hand Surgery (2012-2015). Coordinator of the Skymedical Training Academy in Portugal.

Dr. Jose Alfonso Gomez Gonzalez

Specialist in Orthopedics and Traumatology, Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra, Dominican Republic. Subspecialty in Limb Lengthening, Bone Deformity and Infection Surgery, and Limb Reconstruction, Centro Médico Imbanaco, Cali, Colombia. Coordinator of the Orthopedics and Traumatology Residency, Hospital Regional Universitario José María Cabral y Báez, Santiago de los Caballeros.

Dr. Gabriel Oliver Far

Specialist in Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology, Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona. Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Proprioception in Anterior Cruciate Ligament Surgery, Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona. Head of the Knee Unit, Hospital Universitario de Bellvitge, Barcelona, since 2015. Principal Investigator, IDIBELL Foundation. Editorial reviewer for Bone and Joint Journal and BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders.

Dr. Humberto A. Arrue M.

President of the Latin American Society of Shoulder and Elbow and Founding President of the Panamanian Association of Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons. Shoulder Fellow, University of Texas at San Antonio (Dr. Rockwood). Instructor for AANA and Arthrex. Speaker at the World Shoulder Congress, Rome 2023, and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) 2024-2025-2026.

Dr. Juan Ramon Bonfil Ojeda

Orthopedist and Hand Surgeon. Coordinator of the Hand Surgery Module and Professor at Hospital General de México. Professor of Orthopedics, UNAM. Former President of the Mexican Association of Hand Surgery (2019-2022) and the XII Ibero-Latin American Hand Surgery Congress (2018). Mexico Editor of the Ibero-American Journal of Hand Surgery. Faculty of the International Bone Research Association.

Dr. Diego Alonso Belling Segovia

Traumatologist specializing in Foot and Ankle Surgery. Fellow in Foot and Ankle Surgery and Anatomical Research, Universidad de Barcelona, under the supervision of Dr. Xavier Martín Oliva. Traumatologist at Hospital Nacional Daniel Alcides Carrión and Clínica Centenario Peruano Japonesa, Lima, Peru.

Dr. Luis Eduardo Loyo Soriano

Attending Physician in Pediatric Orthopedics, INR LGII, México. Professor of the Advanced Specialty Course in Pediatric Orthopedics and the Hip Preservation Surgery Diploma, INR, UNAM. Vice President of the Ponseti International Association (2025-2027). Member of the SICOT Pediatric Orthopedics Committee. Faculty Trainer in the Graf and Ponseti methods.

Dr. Luis Eduardo Loyo Soriano

Attending Physician in Pediatric Orthopedics, INR LGII, México. Professor of the Advanced Specialty Course in Pediatric Orthopedics and the Hip Preservation Surgery Diploma, INR, UNAM. Vice President of the Ponseti International Association (2025-2027). Member of the SICOT Pediatric Orthopedics Committee. Faculty Trainer in the Graf and Ponseti methods.

Klgo. José Manuel Rodríguez Leal

Physiotherapist with a Diploma in Neurorehabilitation. Director of the Traumatology Network Talca, Chile, and Director of Neurofoot Chile. Specialist in Static and Dynamic Gait Analysis based on Artificial Intelligence.

Dr. Angel Auad Reid

Orthopedic surgeon at Omnihospital in Guayaquil, specializing in sports medicine, arthroscopic surgery, and minimally invasive procedures. His practice includes the management of degenerative conditions of the knee, shoulder, elbow, and ankle, as well as total joint replacement. He has experience in hip and knee arthroplasty, orthopedic trauma, complex fractures, and musculoskeletal injuries.

Dr. Byron Eduardo Torres Herrera

Orthopedic surgeon specializing in shoulder and elbow surgery. He practices at Hospital Vozandes and Hospital Metropolitano in Quito. He is the President and founder of the Ecuadorian Shoulder and Elbow Society and former President of the Latin American Shoulder and Elbow Society. He is also the founder and Medical Director of the Orthopedic Specialty Center of Ecuador, with a distinguished academic and professional career.

Dr. Carlos Manuel Palavicini Quesada

Specialist in Orthopedics and Traumatology, focused on sports medicine and knee surgery. He has extensive experience with international organizations such as FIFA and CONCACAF, and served as team physician for Costa Rica during the 1990 World Cup. His practice focuses on joint replacement, arthroscopy, and sports injuries. He currently practices at Hospital Internacional La Católica.

Dr. Carlos Alberto Navarrete Velasco

Orthopedic trauma surgeon with subspecialties in hip joint surgery, arthroscopy, and sports injuries. He completed a fellowship in hip preservation surgery in Spain. He currently serves as an attending physician at Hospital IESS Quito Sur. He is the author of scientific research and a speaker at national and international forums, with training at the Central University of Ecuador and the National Rehabilitation Institute of Mexico.

Dr. Christian Friedrich Kothny

Orthopedic surgeon, traumatologist, and general surgeon. He studied medicine at the University of Munich and the University of Navarra (Spain), and completed his training at university clinics in Munich. He is the founder and director of MunichOrthoCenter and Head of the Orthopedic Surgery Department at Clinic Dr. Decker (Munich). He specializes in major joint surgery and regenerative therapies, including stem cell treatments and the use of Arthrosamid hydrogel.

Dr. Federico Nicolas Isobe

Orthopedic and Trauma specialist, graduated from the University of Buenos Aires. He practices as an orthopedic surgeon at Swiss Medical Group and serves as attending physician in the Emergency Department at Hospital General de Agudos Dr. Juan A. Fernández (Buenos Aires). He is also actively involved in academic teaching at the University of Buenos Aires and the Pontifical Catholic University of Argentina, contributing to specialist training.

Dr. Federico Giuseppe Usuelli

Specialist in foot and ankle surgery, with extensive experience in ankle replacement and reconstructive procedures. He performs over 700 surgeries annually and has developed innovative techniques in cartilage repair and ankle arthroplasty. He has authored more than 70 indexed scientific publications and holds a leading role in international research. He is Head of the Foot and Ankle Unit at Humanitas San Pio X (Milan) and a European reference in his field.

Dr. Francisco Javier Garcia Lira

Specialist in Orthopedics and Traumatology, with subspecialty training in hand surgery and microsurgery. He serves as President of the Mexican Association for Hand Surgery (2024–2026) and actively participates in international forums. His practice focuses on upper limb conditions using advanced techniques and outpatient procedures. He currently practices at Medyarthros (Guadalajara and Zapopan), with a strong clinical and academic background.

Dr. Jean G. Pimentel Reyes

Specialist in Orthopedics and Traumatology, focused on lower limb reconstructive surgery. He served as President of the External Fixation and Osteoarticular Reconstruction Chapter of the Dominican Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology (2023–2025). He is an international member of AAOS and OTA, and a member of LLRS/ASAMI North America, AO Trauma Latin America, and a foreign corresponding member of SECOT.

Dr. Jesus Ignacio Cardona Medina

Specialist in Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology, trained at Hospital Civil Fray Antonio Alcalde (Guadalajara). He completed advanced training in knee surgery and arthroscopy at the Autonomous University of Barcelona. He serves as Professor of “Sports Injuries and First Aid” at the University of Guadalajara and teaches in the annual XX Trauma Orthopedics Course, with strong involvement in academic education.

Dr. Jorge Humberto Arce Gonzalez

Specialist in Orthopedics and Traumatology, trained at Hospital Civil de Guadalajara “Fray Antonio Alcalde.” He has advanced training in arthroscopy, sports medicine, and hand surgery. He currently serves as an attending physician in the Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine Department at the same institution and is also in private practice. He has contributed to scientific research and maintains active ongoing education in his field.

 Dr. Jose Antonio Sanchez Zarate

Specialist in Orthopedics and Traumatology, with extensive experience in the management of musculoskeletal conditions. His practice focuses on joint surgery, utilizing advanced technology and innovative techniques to achieve accurate diagnoses and state-of-the-art treatments. He is recognized for his comprehensive approach and strong commitment to patient recovery and overall well-being.

Dr. Jose Manuel Mendez

Specialist in neuro-orthopedics with over 25 years of experience in upper limb trauma surgery and peripheral nerve procedures. He currently practices at Institut Guttmann and leads the Upper Limb and Peripheral Nerve Units at Hospital HM Delfos (Barcelona) and Hospital Quirón del Vallès (Sabadell). Over the past six years, he has focused on surgical management of the tetraplegic hand.

Dr. José Pablo Muñoz Espeleta

Specialist in Orthopedics and Traumatology with subspecialty training in pediatric orthopedics and over 30 years of experience. He practices at Hospital Clínica Bíblica, Hospital CIMA, and PediaClinic. He is a recognized expert in pediatric conditions such as hip dysplasia, scoliosis, and clubfoot. He is an active member of ACOTE and POSNA, and serves as Secretary General of SLAOTI, with a strong clinical and academic background.

 Dr. Luis Felipe Hermida Galindo

Specialist in Orthopedics and Traumatology, with subspecialty training in foot and ankle surgery. A graduate of UNAM, he has advanced expertise in arthroscopy and joint instability management. He is part of the staff at Centro Médico ABC and Hospital Ángeles Lomas. He is recognized for his focus on degenerative conditions and advanced salvage techniques, as well as his academic, research, and humanitarian surgical work.

Dr. Luis Felipe Naquira Escobar

Specialist in Orthopedics and Traumatology, with subspecialty training in hand and upper limb surgery. A graduate of Universidad CES and trained at Universidad Militar Nueva Granada, he is a former President of the Antioquian Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology. He serves as a postgraduate lecturer and is an active member of SCCOT. His practice focuses on advanced management of shoulder, elbow, and hand conditions.

 Dr. Max Melquiades Medina Castillo

Specialist in Orthopedics and Traumatology, focused on lower limb conditions. He has advanced training in foot and ankle surgery and pediatric orthopedics. He is part of the team at The Panama Clinic and Centro Ortopédico COPAC. He is recognized for the use of minimally invasive techniques and regenerative medicine, including PRP, for the management of deformities, fractures, and joint pain.

Dr. Ramon Barredo

Orthopedic and trauma surgeon, trained at the University of Navarra (Spain) and holding a Doctor of Medicine degree from the Catholic University of Santiago de Guayaquil. He has served as Medical Director and Head of the Orthopedics and Traumatology Department at Omni Hospital, where he is currently a staff member. He has extensive experience in joint surgery, sports medicine, and arthroscopy, along with a strong international academic and scientific background.

Dr. Victor Ilizaliturri

Specialist in Orthopedics and Traumatology. He currently serves as Professor of Orthopedics at Hospital Ángeles Pedregal and as an advisor to the National Medical Directorate of ISSSTE, contributing to academic development and the advancement of clinical practice at an institutional level.

 Dr. Aldimarina Lopez Guardia

Specialist in Orthopedics and Traumatology, with subspecialty training in spine surgery and over 25 years of experience. Trained at the University of Panama with international experience, she focuses on cervical and lumbar spine conditions, minimally invasive techniques, and comprehensive bone health. She currently leads Coralmed Orthopedics and is part of the medical staff at Hospital MiniMed.

Dr. Andres Pakuts Sahr

Specialist in Orthopedics and Traumatology, with a focus on knee surgery and arthroscopy. He is Head of the Traumatology Department and Knee Team at Clínica RedSalud Elqui (La Serena, Chile). He is a former President of the Chilean Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology and former regional Vice President of SLAOT. He is a university lecturer, member of international societies, and has served on medical teams at major sporting events such as FIFA and the Davis Cup.

Dr. Alexandra Beltrán

Second-year resident in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Universidad UTE. She obtained her medical degree from Universidad Central del Ecuador. Her training focuses on comprehensive rehabilitation, with an emphasis on functional recovery and improving patients’ quality of life.

Dr. Itzel Vanessa Valladares Hernandez

Board-certified specialist in Orthopedics and Traumatology. A graduate of UADY, she focuses on the medical and surgical management of musculoskeletal conditions, including trauma, degenerative diseases, and spine and limb disorders. She practices at Hospital Ángeles Xalapa and is recognized for her comprehensive approach, clinical precision, and patient-centered care, with active involvement in international networks.

Dr. Loreto Pulido Quintana

Specialist in Orthopedics and Traumatology. She is part of the Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery at Klinikum Fichtelgebirge (Haus Marktredwitz, Germany). She is actively involved in clinical research in orthopedic surgery and cartilage regeneration, collaborating with leading institutions. Her practice focuses on reconstructive procedures and the management of periprosthetic fractures at a recognized regional center in Bavaria.

Dr. Monica Escobar

Postgraduate (R2) physician in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Universidad Tecnológica Equinoccial. She is a specialist in Occupational Health and Safety from Universidad de los Hemisferios and holds a diploma in Hospital Strategic Management from UNAM. She earned her medical degree from Universidad Central del Ecuador and has a strong interest in comprehensive rehabilitation and healthcare management.