FESSH FESSH aims to promote hand surgery in Europe by spreading knowledge in all aspects of hand surgery and by supporting educational events.

Federation of European Societies for Surgery of the Hand is a society of hand surgeons that work together to improve the professional standing of hand surgery in Europe. FESSH also aims to help its member organisations in promoting the value of hand surgery

Get Ready for Fall 🍂FESSH Advanced Course 2025 is Here!➖ Dates: 17-19 October 2025➖ Location: Budapest, HungaryDon't mis...
22/08/2025

Get Ready for Fall 🍂
FESSH Advanced Course 2025 is Here!

➖ Dates: 17-19 October 2025
➖ Location: Budapest, Hungary

Don't miss the opportunity to advance your expertise in hand and wrist arthroplasty. Our comprehensive course offers expert-led lectures, interactive small group discussions, and practical cadaver lab sessions to enhance your skills. 🤓

Limited spots are available for both surgeons and observers.

Secure your place today and take your career to the next level! 👇
https://www.fessh.com/advancedcourse/2025/

FESSH Academy Webinar Series: FESSH Meets France 🇫🇷Join us on 4 September 2025, from 19:30 to 21:00 CET, for our next FE...
19/08/2025

FESSH Academy Webinar Series: FESSH Meets France 🇫🇷

Join us on 4 September 2025, from 19:30 to 21:00 CET, for our next FESSH Academy Webinar to explore the future of microsurgery. This session will explore the advancements and evolving techniques by leading experts in the field.

➖ Presenters: Sybille Facca, Germain Pomares, Kursat Erdogan (FR)
➖ Chair of the webinar: Jonathan Hobby (UK)
➖ Co-chair: Elisabeth Haas (DE)
➖ Panellists: G. Bacle, N. Bigorre

DETAILED PROGRAMME
➖ Introduction of French society (SFCM) - Sybille Facca
➖ Microsurgery education in 2025 - Sybille Facca
➖ Free toe transfer en 2025 - Germain Pomares
➖ Nervix pour nerve protection and regeneration - Kursat Erdogan
➖ Discussion

The webinar is free to attend as usual, but registration is required.

Please register in advance here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vhLaF4j_RISrEdjtNiP3Jw #/registration

For those unable to attend live, the webinar will be recorded and uploaded to our YouTube channel. Subscribe now and be notified as soon as new content is available. You don’t want to miss out! 😉

👉 https://fessh.com/fessh-academy-webinar/

We’re excited to share the story of Antonio Kory, who utilized the FESSH Travel Award to advance his skills in small joi...
15/08/2025

We’re excited to share the story of Antonio Kory, who utilized the FESSH Travel Award to advance his skills in small joint replacement, wrist arthroscopy, and peripheral nerve surgery at a renowned UK center. 😍

💬 Antonio's testimonial:
"This fellowship provided me the opportunity to learn advanced techniques in small joint replacement for treating thumb base and finger arthritis, wrist arthroscopy, and peripheral nerve surgery at a UK center of excellence. The enthusiastic environment in which I was working and interactions with everyone made it unforgettable."

Are you ready to level up your hand surgery career, too? 🌍 The FESSH Travel Award offers €4,000 to help you travel, learn, and bring back valuable insights to your practice.

Why Apply?
✔️ Up to €4,000 for travel, accommodation, and subsistence
✔️ Learn from Europe’s leading hand surgery centers
✔️ Open to both trainees and established surgeons

Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity! Where would you like to go? ✈️

Deadline: 25 August 2025

💻 https://fessh.com/travel-award/

Amazing news! 🎉 We’re excited to introduce our newly launched Research PROMs subpage, featuring 36 validated hand outcom...
14/08/2025

Amazing news! 🎉

We’re excited to introduce our newly launched Research PROMs subpage, featuring 36 validated hand outcome scores in 25 languages!

Whether you’re conducting clinical research or designing trials, this platform provides easy access to essential hand surgery questionnaires such as PRWE, DASH, QuickDASH, and MHQ – all categorized by country and available in local languages.

✔️ Free for clinical and research use
✔️ Country-specific PROMs available
✔️ Ready for immediate download

Visit the new subpage now and streamline your research now:
👉 https://fessh.com/proms-studies/

Huge Congratulations to the FESSH Social Media Award 2025 Winners! 🏆We’re thrilled to showcase the brilliant contributio...
11/08/2025

Huge Congratulations to the FESSH Social Media Award 2025 Winners! 🏆

We’re thrilled to showcase the brilliant contributions of our winners, who are pushing the boundaries of sharing hand surgery knowledge on social media.

Check out our album to see their incredible work! ⬇️

WINNERS:
➖ Best Artwork Post: Dr. Andrii Lysak/Андрій Лисак
➖ Best Educational Post: Dr. Letizia Marenghi
➖ Best Trainee Post: Xander Smi

We’re proud to celebrate your creativity and expertise in our community!

The 30th FESSH Congress in Helsinki was an incredible success, and we couldn’t have done it without the unwavering suppo...
08/08/2025

The 30th FESSH Congress in Helsinki was an incredible success, and we couldn’t have done it without the unwavering support of our Corporate Partners. 🙏

A heartfelt thank you to Acumed, Johnson & Johnson MedTech, KLS Martin, and Medartis for their invaluable contributions to the Congress. Their dedication to innovation and education in hand surgery has been essential in making this event possible and impactful.

Together, we’re advancing the future of hand surgery. Thank you for being a part of this journey. 💗

New to hand surgery or early in your career?Meet YEHS – your go-to community for young European hand surgeons.Check out ...
05/08/2025

New to hand surgery or early in your career?

Meet YEHS – your go-to community for young European hand surgeons.

Check out the album to see how you can connect, grow, and make your mark in the field! 🙌
https://yehs.eu/

FESSH PRACTICAL COURSEThrowback to this year’s incredible course – a truly amazing learning experience. Now, get ready f...
31/07/2025

FESSH PRACTICAL COURSE

Throwback to this year’s incredible course – a truly amazing learning experience. Now, get ready for next year's event! Join us for a hands-on practical course on upper limb trauma and replantation, covering everything from bone to skin with interactive sessions and live demonstrations to boost your surgical skills.

➖ Topic: Upper Limb Trauma and Replantation
➖ When: 9-11 March 2026
➖ Where: Naples, Italy
➖ FESSH support is available for the registration fee up to €600 for eligible participants.
➖ Apply by 15 September 2025, submit your CV, statement letter, and proof of society membership.

https://asszisztencia.hu/microhand/2026/index.php

Don’t miss this exceptional opportunity, apply now!

Take Your Hand Surgery Career to New Heights! The FESSH Travel Award is here to help you level up! Up to €4,000 for surg...
29/07/2025

Take Your Hand Surgery Career to New Heights!

The FESSH Travel Award is here to help you level up! Up to €4,000 for surgeons to visit top Hand Centres across Europe and gain valuable knowledge. ✨

Why Apply?
✔️ €4,000 for travel, accommodation, and subsistence
✔️ Learn from Europe’s best and bring new skills back home
✔️ Open to trainees and experienced surgeons

Hundreds of hand surgeons have already experienced the welcoming atmosphere of the FESSH Travel Award. If you're one of them, we’d love to hear where you’ve been! Drop a comment below and share your experience! 🌍

Deadline: 25 August 2025

👉 https://fessh.com/travel-award/

Congratulations to the winners of the FESSH Social Media Award at  ! 🏆It’s been amazing to see such creativity and dedic...
22/07/2025

Congratulations to the winners of the FESSH Social Media Award at ! 🏆

It’s been amazing to see such creativity and dedication in sharing hand surgery knowledge with the community online. 🎉

WINNERS
➖ Best Artwork Post: Dr. Andrii Lysak
➖ Best Educational Post: Dr. Letizia Marenghi
➖ Best Trainee Post: Xander Smi

The FESSH Communication Committee's session was filled with inspiring presentations that showed how social media can enhance professional development, collaboration, and learning. 📱

Let’s continue to spread knowledge and connect across platforms!

The FESSH Education Committee Session on Friday offered invaluable insights into the impact of surgical fellowships and ...
17/07/2025

The FESSH Education Committee Session on Friday offered invaluable insights into the impact of surgical fellowships and the transformative experiences they offer. 🌍

➖ Chairs: Camillo Fulchignoni (Italy) & Mikko Räisänen (Finland)

The session featured a variety of speakers who shared their personal experiences and the value of fellowships in Hand Surgery:
➖ Camillo Fulchignoni discussed the importance of participating in fellowships.
➖ Jonathan Hobby (UK) spoke about how to choose the right fellowship for your career.
➖ Natan Silver (UK) shared his fellowship journey and its impact on his practice.
➖ Inga Besmens (Switzerland), a FESSH Travel Award winner, presented her experiences.
➖ Anja Imsirovic & Dimitris Challoumas shared their experiences as Research Fellows, spending time in Turku and Helsinki.

The session also included a video report from this year’s fellows, who enjoyed the Finnish midsummer holiday, immersing themselves in both Hand Surgery and Finnish culture. 🌞

This session was one of the key highlights of the congress, providing essential insights and inspiration for all attendees. A big thank you to all our speakers and fellows for sharing their experiences! 🙏

Dear Fellows! Please share your insights in the comments. 💬

https://fessh.com/education-committee/

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