A tribute to EPOS members who have passed away, and whose contributions continue to inspire our community.

EPOS honours the memory of colleagues who dedicated their lives to the care of children and the advancement of paediatric orthopaedics. This page serves as a lasting tribute to their legacy and commitment to the EPOS community.

If you would like to inform us of the passing of an EPOS member, please contact us at secretariat@epos.org.

Prof. Jean Dubousset
1936-2025
France
EPOS Pro Maximis Meritis

A true visionary and beloved mentor, Prof. Dubousset touched generations of surgeons with his brilliance, humility, and compassion. He saw what others did not - both in his patients and in the world - and changed paediatric orthopaedics forever.

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