Herman J. Del Sel
Summary
Professor Hernan del Sel, President of the World Association Against Infection in Orthopaedics and Trauma, represents a bridge between historical surgical foundations and modern global collaboration. His trajectory from Buenos Aires to the clinics of John Charnley and Ray Gustilo informs a career dedicated to hip and knee arthroplasty. Beyond technical mastery, del Sel champions an inclusive scientific exchange, integrating data from low-resource regions into the global discourse. He advocates for rigorous self-honesty and mentorship to secure the specialty’s future.
