In Deep Mourning for Prof. Stukenborg-Colsman

我们怀着沉痛的心情，悼念德国著名足踝外科专家、汉诺威医学院附属骨科医院足踝外科主任Christina Stukenborg-Colsman教授的逝世。在3月24日至25日期间，Stukenborg-Colsman教授不幸与世长辞，享年57岁。她的离去，不仅是德国足踝外科领域的重大损失，也让我们失去了一位尊敬的友人与合作伙伴。Stukenborg-Colsman教授在德国足踝外科领域享有盛誉，凭借卓越的专业能力、前瞻性的学术视野和坚定的临床信念，引领汉诺威医学院附属骨科医院发展成为德国北部顶尖的足踝外科中心。作为德国足踝协会（DAF）、欧洲足踝外科学会（EFAS）等重要学术组织的核心成员，她长期投身学术交流与医学科普，充分体现了专业素养与社会责任的融合。我们与Stukenborg-Colsman教授的缘分始于2020年3月。彼时，新冠疫情在全球肆虐，中德足踝外科线下交流面临重重困难。然而，尽管形势严峻，她依然与中国同行保持密切联系，积极参与多场中德足踝外科视频会议，展现出一贯的专业精神与真诚合作的态度。2023年9月，Stukenborg-Colsman教授首次通过仁医医疗来华，在佛山市中医院担任了一周客座教授，给予了当地骨科团队宝贵指导。随后，她出席了“第三届中欧医院管理学科建设人才培养全球论坛”，分享了对人才培养的深刻见解。会中，她尤其关心女性外科医师的成长，给她们带来了温暖与力量。在多年的合作中，Stukenborg-Colsman教授以渊博的专业知识、丰富的临床经验以及沉静坚定的力量给我们留下了深刻印象。她始终谦逊、热忱、从容，耐心倾听他人意见，关心年轻医生的成长。她医术精湛、医德高尚，始终将患者利益放在首位，并积极承担育人成才的责任。同时，她也重视家庭，平衡事业与生活，展现了一位现代女性医学家的坚定与温柔。在此，我们向Stukenborg-Colsman教授的亲朋好友致以最诚挚慰问。斯人已逝，但她留下的宝贵学术遗产和不朽的精神力量，将永远激励着年轻一代医生，继续推动骨科领域的交流与发展。Christina Stukenborg-Colsman教授千古。仁医医疗谨致沉痛哀悼。

It is with profound sadness and a heavy heart that we mourn the passing of Prof. Christina Stukenborg-Colsman, an German renowned foot and ankle surgery expert and the Chief of the Department of Foot and Ankle Surgery at the Orthopaedic Clinic, Hannover Medical School at Diakovere Annastift. Prof. Stukenborg-Colsman sadly passed away on March 24-25, at the age of 57.Her departure represents a tremendous loss not only for German foot and ankle surgery community, but also for us, as we have lost a respected friend and partner. Prof. Stukenborg-Colsman was highly esteemed in German foot and ankle surgery community. Through her exceptional expertise, forward-looking academic vision, and steadfast clinical dedication, she had guided the Department of Foot and Ankle Surgery to emerge as a leading foot and ankle surgery center in northern Germany. As a core member of key academic organizations like the German Association for Foot and Ankle (DAF) and the European Society for Foot and Ankle Surgery (EFAS), she devoted herself to academic exchange and medical education, perfectly embodying the integration of professional competence and social responsibility. Our cooperation with Prof. Stukenborg-Colsman began in March 2020.At that time, the COVID-19 pandemic was ravaging the world, and offline exchanges between Chinese and German foot and ankle surgeons faced significant challenges. However, despite the dire situation, she maintained close contact with Chinese colleagues and actively participated in many Sino-German webinars on foot and ankle surgery, demonstrating her consistent professionalism and sincerity for collaboration. In September 2023, Prof. Stukenborg-Colsman joined Gloryren’s visiting professorship program for the first time and visited Foshan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, where she provided invaluable guidance to the host team. She also attended the The 3rd Sino-Euro Global Forum on Hospital Management, specialty Construction & Talent Cultivation where she shared profound insights on talent training. During the event, she showed particular concern for the growth of female surgeons, inspiring them with warmth and strength. Over the years of cooperation, Prof. Stukenborg-Colsman left us with a deep impression through her vast professional knowledge, rich clinical experience, and calm, steadfast demeanor. She was always humble, passionate, and composed, patiently listening to others’ opinions and caring for the growth of young doctors. With exceptional clinical expertise and exemplary professional ethics, she consistently prioritized the well-being of the patients and was deeply committed to nurturing future medical talents. Meanwhile, she valued family and maintained a balance between career and personal life, showing the strength and tenderness of a modern woman in medicine. At this time, we extend our deepest condolences to Prof. Stukenborg-Colsman’s family, friends, and colleagues. Though she has passed, her invaluable academic legacy and enduring spirit will continue to inspire the next generations of doctors and drive the exchange and development of the orthopedics field. Prof. Christina Stukenborg-Colsman, may she rest in peace. Gloryren offers its heartfelt condolences.