Promotion of orthopedic surgery and traumatology, particularly in the context of integrating technological innovations: promotion of education, training, and continuing education in orthopedic surgery and traumatology; promotion of scientific research and financial support for scientific projects in the field of orthopedic surgery and traumatology; promotion of quality and quality management in the field of orthopedic surgery and traumatology. Financial support to cover travel and accommodation expenses for foreign medical doctors and medical staff who wish to undergo a training internship at the Clinica Moncucco in Lugano (PD Dr. K. Klaue) and, in exceptional cases, at the orthopedic surgery department of the cantonal hospital in Fribourg (Prof. Dr. E. Gautier). The foundation is non-profit. It is independent of religious, political, economic, and ideological groups. The exercise of the foundation's purpose is mainly limited to the territory of the canton of Ticino.