Latin American Orthopaedic Society

Latin American Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (SLARD) concept is to provide a scientific outlet for presentation and publication of novel ideas; to afford an opportunity for physicians to meet and exchange ideas regarding research, clinical problems, proposals for future progress and a high level publication controlled by the Society. SLARD’s President is William Arce (2014-2016) and Dr. Benno Ejnisman of San Pablo for 2016-2018. After a strict selection and very competitive podium presentations, it was awarded the 2016 Award SLARD the best free work on shoulder pathology Drs. Caloia M, Caloia H, D Gonzalez and Lois M. Scotti "interposition arthroplasty with allograft meniscal and humeral prosthesis surface. SLARD, as Continental Company has as main objective to represent all National Societies to the International Societies, being the natural link between them. It includes 26 countries and 78 regional organizations in a wide geographical area with a human potential and unique resources worldwide. SLARD Mission is: promote, support, facilitate, represent, organize and be the showcase. SLARD value is always work for the benefit of our patients, with honesty and transparency, seeking to offer the best technology, always taking into account that controlling health costs are very important in our continent. Commitment to ongoing training that allows us to deliver a medicine of excellence. Develop spirit of effort, achievement and creativity to achieve these goals. Seriousness and responsibility in decision-making.