The International SCR Association (ISCRA) is a group of expert surgeons in Rotator Cuff Disorders from around the world, led by the world-renowned Teruhisa Mihata, PhD, MD. They all perform the Superior Capsule Reconstruction for Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tears using the technique pioneered by Dr. Mihata.
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CCV Live Surgery Course 2026September 5, 2026ISCRA faculty will participate in the 6th Live Surgery Course 2026 of Fundación Valle del Lili in Cali, Colombia. The course features live and pre-recorded orthopedic procedures, including knee and shoulder surgery, with real-time academic discussion.
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ISCRA Dinner Symposium at ICSES 2026September 22, 2026
A gathering designed to strengthen relationships among ISCRA members, faculty, and collaborators. The event will provide an opportunity to share organizational updates, discuss upcoming initiatives and projects, foster collaboration, and engage in meaningful networking to support the continued growth and mission of ISCRA.
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1st ISCRA USA / North America Regional TrainingJanuary 15–16, 2027
Expected to feature SCR surgical techniques, cadaveric or hands-on training, case discussions, faculty lectures, and mentorship opportunities. Final dates, venue, and faculty roster are pending confirmation.
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1st ISCRA Europe Regional MeetingApril 8-10, 2027
Expected to bring together international faculty for scientific presentations, research updates, surgical technique discussions, and organizational planning. Dates and venue remain preliminary.
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ISAKOS Congress 2027May 30–June 2, 2027
Over four content-packed days, this ISAKOS Congress will deliver the latest science plus cutting-edge techniques, offered through a wide range of educational formats. From stimulating surgical demonstrations to small-group “Meet the Expert” sessions, from case-based presentations to debates on current controversies in orthopaedic practice, from games and challenges to lectures and ICLs addressing clinical management, the opportunities abound for knowledge-building and networking at ISAKOS 2027.
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2nd ISCRA Academic Meeting2028
Following the success of the first academic meeting, ISCRA is preparing for its second academic meeting in 2028.
Dedicated to developing and training surgeons in the principals and practice of Fascia Lata Superior Capsule Reconstruction and its successful variants.
Create a global centralized resource group of surgeons and ancillary providers to share experience with FL SCR and beyond to determine best surgical practices and study further the science of Superior Capsule and its role in reconstruction and rotator cuff repair.
Develop training programs for surgeons and support further research.
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Teruhisa Mihata, MD, PhD
PresidentJapan -
Felix “Buddy” Savoie, MDAdvisorUSA -
Hiroyuki Sugaya, MDAdvisorJapan
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Thay Q. Lee, PhdBoard MemberUSA -
Paul Roache, MDBoard MemberUSA -
Ana Catarina Angelo, MDBoard Member Portugal -
Clara Azevedo, MD, PhDBoard MemberPortugal -
John Kelly, MDBoard Memberusa -
Bancha Chernchujit, MD, PhDBoard MemberThailand -
In-Ho Jeon, MD, PhDBoard MemberSouth Korea -
Erica Kholinne, MD, PhDBoard MemberIndonesia -
Benjamin Ma, MDBoard MemberUSA -
Pablo Narbona, MDBoard MemberArgentina -
Dinshaw Pardiwala, MDBoard MemberIndia -
Nobuyuki Yamamoto, MD, PhDBoard MemberJapan -
Frank Alberta, MDBoard MemberUSA -
Patrick Yung, MDBoard MemberHong Kong -
L. Pearce McCarty III, MD, MBABoard MemberUSA -
Jay Boughanem, MDBoard MemberUSA -
Arati Dunbar, MDBoard MemberUSA
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Dr. Guillermo ArceArgentina -
Dr. Ashish BabhulkarIndia -
Dr. Jorge Camacho ChaconSpain -
Dr. Gary ChanHong Kong -
Dr. Prakasit Mei ChanasitThailand -
Dr. Ting CongUSA -
Dr. John CostourosUSA -
Dr. Yukitaka FujisawaJapan -
Dr. Carlos GuzmanGuatemala -
Dr. Akihiko HasegawaJapan -
Dr. Paulo José Llinás HernándezColombia -
Dr. Naoya HirosawaJapan -
Dr. Chunyan JiangChina -
Dr. Sungjoon LimKorea -
Dr. John MacyUSA -
Noman Naqvi, PTUSA -
Dr. Maxwell ParkUSA -
Dr. Anthony RomeoUSA -
Dr. Jake SchroederUSA -
Dr. Kurt StollUSA -
Dr. David StollerUSA -
Dr. James TiboneUSA -
Dr. David TorresPeru -
Dr. Peter S. VezeridisUSA -
Dr. Elizabeth WatsonUSA -
Dr. Francis YamazakiUSA -
Dr. BingHua ZhouChina
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Dr. Yiming ZhuChina
Led by experienced surgeons, these centers support hands-on training programs, research initiatives, and knowledge sharing to advance SCR techniques and improve patient outcomes worldwide.
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MembershipsConnect With A Global CommunityMembers gain access to educational resources, research collaborations, training opportunities, and exclusive events while contributing to the growth and development of SCR techniques worldwide.
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ISCRA ResearchOngoing Studies And Collaborative ProjectsExplore current research initiatives, connect with project directors, and contribute to studies aimed at improving surgical outcomes and expanding the scientific understanding of SCR.
The International SCR Association (ISCRA) is a group of expert surgeons in Rotator Cuff Disorders from around the world, led by the world-renowned Teruhisa Mihata, PhD, MD. They all perform the Superior Capsule Reconstruction for Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tears using the technique pioneered by Dr. Mihata.
The Founding Board and advisors include surgeons from 9 countries. We have editors and reviewers for the Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons, a past president of AAOS, AANA, and ASES, a future president of AANA, a president of the Japanese Orthopedic Society, a current chairman of an Orthopedic Department, and members of the Scientific Committees for ISAKOS and other societies. There are 200+ combined publications by the group on SCR and ARCR-related topics.
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