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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1st ISCRA USA / North America Regional Training (Honolulu, Hawaii)January 15–16, 2027Expected 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 Asia-Pacific Regional Training (Singapore)February 19-20, 2027
Faculty: Teruhisa Mihata MD Phd, Bancha Chernchujit MD, PhD, Paul B. Roache MD and International faculty
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1st ISCRA Europe Regional Meeting & Training (Zaragoza, Spain)April 9-10, 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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ISCRA ISAKOS 2027 Dinner Symposium (Sydney, Australia)May 31, 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 Meeting (Hollywood Florida)January 28-29, 2028
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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Teru Mihata, MD, PhD
President Japan -
Hiroyuki Sugaya, MD
Advisor Japan
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Ana Catarina Ângelo, MDBoard Member Portugal -
Arati M. Dunbar, MDBoard Member United States -
Bancha Chernchujit, MD, PhDBoard Member Thailand -
Benjamin C. Ma, MDBoard Member United States -
Clara Azevedo, MD, PhDBoard Member Portugal -
Dinshaw Pardiwala, MDBoard Member India -
Erica Kholinne, MD, PhDBoard Member Indonesia -
Frank Alberta, MDBoard Member United States -
In-Ho Jeon MD, PhDBoard Member South Korea -
Jay Boughanem, MD, FACSBoard Member United States -
John Kelly, MDBoard Member United States -
L. Pearce McCarty III, MD, MBABoard Member United States -
Nobuyuki Yamamoto, MD, PhDBoard Member Japan -
Pablo Narbona, MDBoard Member Argentina -
Patrick Yung, MDBoard Member Hong Kong -
Paul B. Roache, MDBoard Member United States -
Thay Q. Lee, PhDBoard Member United States
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Akihiko Hasegawa, MD, PhDJapan -
Anthony Romeo, MDUnited States -
Āshīsh Babhulkar, MDIndia -
BingHua Zhou, MD, PhDChina -
Carlos Guzman, MDGuatemala -
Chunyan Jiang, MD, PhDChina -
David Stoller, MDUnited States -
David Torres, MDPeru -
Elizabeth Watson, MDUnited States -
Francis Yamazaki, MDUnited States -
Gary Chan (Tze Wang), MDHong Kong -
Guillermo Arce, MDArgentina -
Jake Schroeder, MDUnited States -
James Tibone, MDUnited States -
John Costouros, MDUnited States -
John Macy, MDUnited States -
Jorge Camacho Chacón, MDSpain -
Justin C. AndersonUnited States -
Kurt Stoll, MDUnited States -
Maxwell Park, MDUnited States -
Naoya Hirosawa, MD, PhDJapan -
Noman Naqvi, PTUnited States -
Paulo José Llinás Hernández, MDColombia -
Prakasit “Mei” Chanasit, MDThailand -
Sungjoon Lim, MD, PhDSouth Korea -
Yiming Zhu, MD, PhDChina -
Yukitaka Fujisawa, MDJapan
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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