EUROPEAN ADVANCED FELLOWSHIP
IN LIMB RECONSTRUCTION AND DEFORMITY CORRECTION
in Madrid, Spain
Advanced International Training in Limb Reconstruction
An international fellowship designed for orthopedic surgeons seeking advanced practical training in limb reconstruction, deformity correction, bone lengthening and complex reconstruction strategies.
The programme combines:
- Cadaver Lab Training
- Advanced Surgical Planning
- Hexapod Systems
- External Fixation Techniques
- 3D Modelling and Printing
- Simulation Workshops
- Complex Case Discussions
- Hands-on Technical Training
Structured in a modular format, the fellowship provides an immersive educational experience focused on real-world clinical application and advanced decision-making.
WHY THIS FELLOWSHIP?
Practical, High-Level and International. This is not a traditional academic programme based exclusively on theoretical classes.
The fellowship was designed for orthopedic surgeons looking for:
- Advanced practical exposure
- International training experience
- Hands-on technical development
- Small-group interaction
- Direct contact with complex reconstruction strategies
- Real surgical planning experience
The programme integrates theory, planning, simulation and anatomical training within a highly focused and specialized environment.
Programme Structure
- Duration: 12 months
- Format: Modular in-person intensive training
- Frequency: One meeting every 60 days
- Schedule: Thursday to Sunday
- Location: Madrid, Spain
- Group Format: Small closed international group.
Limited positions available due to the practical hands-on structure of the fellowship
Schedule
- 02 – 05 July 2026
- 24 – 27 September 2026
- 26 – 29 November 2026
- 21 – 24 January 2027
- 11 – 14 March 2027
- 20 – 23 May 2027
- 08 – 11 July 2027
Core Training Areas
- Limb Reconstruction Principles
- Deformity Analysis and Correction
- Circular Frames and Hexapod Systems
- Osteotomies and Correction Strategies
- Bone Lengthening Techniques
- Management of Bone Defects
- Complex Reconstruction Strategies
- Revision and Complication Management
- Advanced Surgical Planning
- Digital Planning and 3D Technologies
Practical Training
The fellowship includes structured practical activities through:
- Cadaver Lab Training
- Surgical Simulation Workshops
- Frame Assembly Training
- Deformity Correction Workshops
- Advanced Planning Sessions
- 3D Modelling and Printing
- Complex Case-Based Discussions
EUROPEAN LAB EXPERIENCE
The fellowship includes advanced Cadaver Lab sessions in Europe, integrating:
- Anatomical hands-on training
- Deformity correction techniques
- External fixation systems
Surgical simulation - Advanced planning strategies
The practical component is designed to progressively integrate theoretical knowledge, planning, simulation and anatomical hands-on experience.
WHO SHOULD APPLY?
Orthopedic surgeons seeking: Advanced reconstruction training, International fellowship experience, Cadaver Lab exposure, Hands-on deformity correction training.
Programme Director
Dr. Diego Sant’Anna Faria, MD
Orthopedic surgeon specialized in limb reconstruction, deformity correction, bone lengthening and management of complex musculoskeletal conditions.
- Scientific Director of ASAMI-BR (Brazilian Association of Bone Reconstruction and Lengthening)
- Founder and President of Instituto Diego Faria
- Coordinator of the Postgraduate Programme in Limb Reconstruction and Bone Lengthening at Instituto Diego Faria and Kora Ensino
- Coordinator of advanced educational programmes in limb reconstruction and deformity correction
Areas of expertise:
- Circular and hexapod external fixation systems
- Complex deformity correction
- Bone reconstruction strategies
- Advanced surgical planning
- International practical training
APPLY FOR THE FELLOWSHIP
Speak with our team for questions about:
- Applications
- Programme structure
- International participation
- Group organization
- Practical training