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

Advance your skills with the FESSH Funded Courses 2025-2026! 🙏 A unique chance to participate in Europe’s leading educat...
18/11/2025

Advance your skills with the FESSH Funded Courses 2025-2026! 🙏 A unique chance to participate in Europe’s leading educational programs in hand surgery with financial support from FESSH.

These selected courses cover key areas of surgical expertise — from spasticity and trauma to nerve reconstruction, replantation, and wrist surgery — all led by internationally recognized experts.

Applications for FESSH supported places have closed, and all spots have been taken, but the courses are still open for registration and you can still be part of it!

Don’t miss the chance to learn, connect, and grow with FESSH. 👇
https://fessh.com/funding/

Mastery. It’s that simple. 🙏The 4th Swiss ArthroWrist Course, held on 29-30 September 2025 at the IBRA Institute in Base...
12/11/2025

Mastery. It’s that simple. 🙏

The 4th Swiss ArthroWrist Course, held on 29-30 September 2025 at the IBRA Institute in Basel, took place under FESSH Patronage and concluded with outstanding success.�

Participants experienced two days of expert-led lectures, hands-on sessions, and dynamic discussions focused on the latest advancements in wrist surgery.

Are you organizing a course in hand or upper limb surgery? Apply for FESSH Patronage to gain international visibility, professional recognition, and connect your event with Europe’s leading hand surgery network.
💻 https://fessh.com/patronage/

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https://swissarthrowrist.ch/

The FESSH Academy Advanced Course 2025 in Budapest concluded successfully, bringing together surgeons from across Europe...
11/11/2025

The FESSH Academy Advanced Course 2025 in Budapest concluded successfully, bringing together surgeons from across Europe for three days of intensive learning, discussion, and collaboration. 🙌

We want to extend our sincere appreciation to our corporate partners – Medartis and KLS Martin Group – for their valuable support. Their contribution is crucial in making educational events like this possible and fostering professional development within the hand surgery community.

Together, we continue to advance surgical education and innovation across Europe. Thank you very much! 💙

Did you know? 🤔The European Board of Hand Surgery (EBHS) Examination is a game-changer for young hand surgeons looking t...
10/11/2025

Did you know? 🤔

The European Board of Hand Surgery (EBHS) Examination is a game-changer for young hand surgeons looking to take their careers to new heights. 📈

This prestigious certification is a clear marker of your expertise and opens doors across Europe and beyond. Whether you’re just finishing your training or a few years into independent practice, the EBHS exam is the perfect opportunity to get recognized as a leader in hand surgery. It’s more than just a certificate – it’s an investment in your professional future. 🩺

Apply by 30 November 2025

Don’t miss your chance to take the next step in your journey and gain international recognition.
https://fessh.com/examination-committee/next-examination/

FREE SPECIAL ISSUE ✋The Journal of Hand Surgery Europe (JHSE) has released a special issue focusing on Technology and In...
31/10/2025

FREE SPECIAL ISSUE ✋

The Journal of Hand Surgery Europe (JHSE) has released a special issue focusing on Technology and Innovations in hand surgery. This material is now available as open access and free to download from June 2025 to June 2026. 🗒️

Thanks to our partnership with Sage, all articles in this issue are available to the global community at no cost.

We encourage all hand surgeons to take full advantage of this resource. Check out the material now! 👇
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxteu/sageuk/jhs_2025_june/

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https://journals.sagepub.com/home/jhs

FESSH is excited to introduce four new special interest groups (SIGs), each focusing on a different hand and upper limb ...
28/10/2025

FESSH is excited to introduce four new special interest groups (SIGs), each focusing on a different hand and upper limb surgery area. These groups foster collaboration, research, and education within their specialized fields. ✋

Are you interested in getting involved, collaborating, or learning more? Reach out to the group leaders via the SIG email contacts!

Your expertise and enthusiasm can help drive innovation, research, and education across Europe. Let’s build something impactful: together.

💻 https://fessh.com/

The FESSH Research Committee Grants for 2026 are now open. ✋These grants are designed to support high-quality research i...
25/10/2025

The FESSH Research Committee Grants for 2026 are now open. ✋

These grants are designed to support high-quality research in the field of hand surgery.

Eligible applicants can apply for funding to support clinical or experimental research projects. The application deadline is 15 February 2026. 🗓️

Visit the Research Committee page on the FESSH website for full details for each Research and to apply!
💻 https://fessh.com/research-grants

21/10/2025

Are you ready to be a European Board-certified hand surgeon? It is the highest certification that we have in Europe. ✋

The European Board of Hand Surgery (EBHS) exam offers certification for hand surgeons across Europe. If you are a surgeon in training or within four years of independent practice, now is the time to apply. The exam is an important step in advancing your career and gaining international recognition in hand surgery.

For more information about the exam, watch the whole video on our YouTube channel! 👇
https://youtu.be/n1izNrUfLTs?si=rpF9kBmYRR9rHDIa

Application deadline: 30 November 2025.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity.
💻 https://fessh.com/examination-committee/

Join us for a compelling webinar with expert hand surgeons from Türkiye as they dive deep into congenital hand anomalies...
17/10/2025

Join us for a compelling webinar with expert hand surgeons from Türkiye as they dive deep into congenital hand anomalies and the latest surgical solutions! 🇹🇷

This session will cover topics from radial clubhand to thumb duplication, and you’ll have the chance to interact with some of the leading reconstructive hand surgeons. ✋

➖ Presenters: Kahraman Öztürk, Ali Emre Aksu, Ömer Berköz, Ayşe Şencan, Osman Orman (TR)
➖ Host of the webinar: Elisabeth Haas (DE)
➖ Co-host of the webinar: Jonathan Hobby (UK)

PROGRAMME:
➖ Introduction of the Turkish Hand Surgeons Society (TEUECD) – Kahraman Öztürk (TEUECD president)
➖ Radial Clubhand: Centralization with Radical Wrist Release and without Fixators/Distractors – Ali Emre Aksu
➖ Index Finger Pollicization in Congenital Thumb Hypoplasia/Aplasia – Ömer Berköz
➖ Thumb Duplication: From Simple to Complex – Ayşe Şencan
➖ Cases – Osman Orman
➖ Questions & Discussions

This is a free webinar, but registration is required. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your knowledge and engage with leaders in hand surgery! 👇
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_F7ewja0ASm2gIsxkL1QhKw

15/10/2025

Ready to take the next step in your hand surgery career in Prague? ✋

Registration is now open for the 9th FESSH Academy Foundation Course in Hand Surgery, taking place 11-14 February 2026.

This 4-day program covers the full spectrum of hand surgery, with lectures, practical sessions, and discussion groups, designed for senior trainees preparing for the EBHS exam and experienced surgeons updating their knowledge.

💸 Standard registration: €525.

➖ The previous course in Poznan had 120 delegates from 30 countries.
Don't miss it: check out our video featuring highlights from the course!
.. and register now! Don’t miss the chance to learn from a distinguished international faculty.
https://fessh.com/academy/2026/spring/index.php

Four days. One city. Countless breakthroughs. Are you ready?  is coming to Basel, Switzerland, 3-6 June 2026!This is the...
13/10/2025

Four days. One city. Countless breakthroughs. Are you ready?
is coming to Basel, Switzerland, 3-6 June 2026!

This is the event for hand surgeons, therapists, and researchers to:
✔️ discover cutting-edge techniques & research,
✔️ connect with leading experts from across Europe,
✔️ shape the future of hand surgery and therapy together.

📢 Abstract submission deadline is: 15 November 2025!

Don’t just attend, be part of the program. Share your research, showcase your skills, and take the stage in Basel. Apply now!
💻 https://fessh2026.com/

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