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

The countdown to the EBHS Exam 2026 has officially begun... So, let’s make sure you’re fully prepared!Exam Timeline✔️ MC...
23/01/2026

The countdown to the EBHS Exam 2026 has officially begun... So, let’s make sure you’re fully prepared!

Exam Timeline
✔️ MCQ Exam (Online): 20 February 2026
✔️ Oral Exam (Basel): 1–2 June 2026

To support your studies, YEHS has created a set of 30 valuable tips for the written part: covering strategy, time management, study focus, and exam-day mindset.

You can find them saved in their Instagram Highlights.

👉 Access the tips here: https://www.instagram.com/yehandsurgeons/

We wish all candidates a focused and productive preparation period. We look forward to seeing you in Basel for the oral exam. 🙏

Your innovation belongs on the big stage! 🦈As we have mentioned earlier: a goal without a timeline is just a dream... an...
20/01/2026

Your innovation belongs on the big stage! 🦈

As we have mentioned earlier: a goal without a timeline is just a dream... and your timeline is approaching fast. If you’re working on a bold idea, a novel device, a smart tech solution, or a clinical innovation that could change patient care, this is your moment to take it to the FESSH Shark Tank!

✔️ Theme 2026: Human + Machine – The Future of Hand Surgery

🏆 Awards
✔️ €10,000 – 1st prize
✔️ €5,000 – 2nd & 3rd prize
Sponsored by KLS Martin

🗓️ Deadline: 15 February 2026

Dream today. Observe tomorrow.
And submit your idea before the deadline, the future of hand surgery might just start with you.

💻 https://fessh.com/shark-tank/

Why is scaphoid nonunion still one of the toughest challenges in hand surgery? 🤔Find out at the next FESSH Academy Webin...
16/01/2026

Why is scaphoid nonunion still one of the toughest challenges in hand surgery? 🤔

Find out at the next FESSH Academy Webinar, organised in collaboration with the Danish Hand Surgery Society (DSFH).

Join leading experts as they share practical insights into current diagnostic approaches and treatment strategies for scaphoid nonunion.

What’s on the agenda?�
✔️ Introduction to the Danish Society for Surgery of the Hand (Lars Vadstrup)�
✔️ Open surgical techniques using non-vascularised grafts & fixation options (Stig Jørring)�
✔️ Alternative treatment methods and outcomes of new concepts (Robert Gvozdenovic)�
✔️ Imaging modalities in clinical practice & their practical use (Dimitar Radev)�
✔️ Reliability of union assessment and long-term consequences (Morten Kjær)

➖ Presenters:�Stig Jørring, Robert Gvozdenovic, Dimitar Radev, Morten Kjær (Denmark)
➖ Moderator:�Marcus Landgren (Denmark)
➖ Webinar Chairs:�Elisabeth Haas (Germany) & Jonathan Hobby (UK)

Register now, tag your colleagues, and join the discussion.
💻 https://fessh.com/fessh-academy-webinar/

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Get ready for the next FESSH Congresses! 😎A new year means new opportunities to learn, connect, and shape the future of ...
14/01/2026

Get ready for the next FESSH Congresses! 😎

A new year means new opportunities to learn, connect, and shape the future of hand surgery across Europe.

We’re excited to share the next stops on the FESSH congress journey:
📍 Basel (2026) - Early bird registrations are open!
📍 Prague (2027)
📍 Strasbourg (2028)

Each congress will bring together world-class science, shared innovation, and a community committed to advancing excellence in hand surgery.

Save the dates, mark your calendars, and get ready... As 2026-2028 will be remarkable years for our field.

💻 https://fessh2026.com/

Ready to strengthen your foundations in hand surgery – this time in the heart of Asia?We are delighted to announce that ...
12/01/2026

Ready to strengthen your foundations in hand surgery – this time in the heart of Asia?

We are delighted to announce that the FESSH Academy, in collaboration with the Asia Pacific Federation of Societies for Surgery of the Hand () and the Hong Kong Society for Surgery of the Hand, will host a Foundation Course in Hand Surgery in Hong Kong in 2026.

📍 Venue: Innocentre, Hong Kong�
📅 Dates: Wednesday 4 - Friday 6 March 2026

This 3-day intensive course covers the full breadth of hand surgery through:�
✔️ expert-led lectures,�
✔️ practical sessions,�
✔️ Interactive discussion groups.

Who should attend?�
✔️ Senior trainees preparing for board examinations,�
✔️ experienced surgeons looking to update and refresh their knowledge.

➖ Standard registration fee: �$470

Don’t miss this opportunity, secure your place now and join an international learning experience in hand surgery!
💻 https://handsurgerycourses.com/

11/01/2026

✨ Looking ahead to 2026 with FESSH! ✨

Keep joining us on the FESSH journey in 2026. Our brand-new video takes you through the highlights of next year’s calendar — from scientific meetings to courses and special opportunities across Europe.

Stay tuned, mark your calendars, and join us in shaping the future of hand surgery together.

Watch the video now and get inspired for what’s coming!

One Month Left... If you’re planning to submit your research proposal, now is the moment to take action: the 15 February...
08/01/2026

One Month Left...

If you’re planning to submit your research proposal, now is the moment to take action: the 15 February 2026 deadline is approaching fast. 🗓️

Whether you're developing a new idea, advancing clinical evidence, validating outcome tools, or blending human skill with technology, there’s a grant designed to support your work.

Available Grants:
✔️ Basic Research Grant
✔️ Clinical Research Grant
✔️ Shark Tank Award
✔️ PROMS Grant
✔️ Research Fellowship

Don’t wait until the last minute.
Prepare your project, send your application, and set your research in motion.
💻 https://fessh.com/research-grants/

Reminder: there’s still time to submit your session proposal and help shape the scientific programme of the FESSH Congre...
06/01/2026

Reminder: there’s still time to submit your session proposal and help shape the scientific programme of the FESSH Congress 2026 in Basel. 📣

Individual members and national societies may submit a complete session, including:
✔️ Session title
✔️ Chair(s)
✔️ Suggested speakers
✔️ Brief explanation of the topic and its value

🗓️ Deadline: 31 Jan 2026

Submit here:
https://office.fessh.com/forms.php?fr=632555ae-cab4-11f0-b401-005056972b19

Have an idea worth sharing? Don’t miss this. 😉

So much happened in 2025, and we couldn’t be more grateful. 🙏From congress highlights and scientific achievements to gra...
03/01/2026

So much happened in 2025, and we couldn’t be more grateful. 🙏
From congress highlights and scientific achievements to grants, webinars, and community milestones, it was a year shaped by growth, collaboration, and shared progress across Europe.

Thank you to everyone who made 2025 exceptional.
Here’s to an even stronger 2026. 💙✋

Explore our Year-in-Review album and revisit the key moments that defined the year.

A new chapter begins at FESSH. 🙌We are pleased to welcome Zafar Naqui as President-elect and Ilse Degreef as Treasurer-e...
30/12/2025

A new chapter begins at FESSH. 🙌

We are pleased to welcome Zafar Naqui as President-elect and Ilse Degreef as Treasurer-elect for the 2026-2029 term, beginning after the Basel Congress.

Their dedication, vision, and commitment to our community mark the beginning of an inspiring new chapter for FESSH.

We’re thrilled to welcome them into these key roles and look forward to the years ahead.

👉 https://fessh.com/zafar-naqui/
👉 https://fessh.com/ilse-degreef/

Got a Big Idea for 2026? We Want to See It.Innovation in hand surgery starts with curiosity, courage, and the right supp...
27/12/2025

Got a Big Idea for 2026? We Want to See It.

Innovation in hand surgery starts with curiosity, courage, and the right support. From clinical research to outcome measures and new technologies, FESSH offers grants to help promising ideas grow.

Our 2026 grants include four key opportunities, including the Shark Tank Award by KLS Martin.

If you’re working on something that can push the field forward… it’s time to take the next step.

🗓️ Apply by 15 February 2026.

https://fessh.com/research-grants/

21/12/2025

Ready to Level Up Your Research in 2026? The FESSH Research Fellowship Is Calling You! 🗒️

If you watch the video, you’ll feel it immediately: this fellowship is where inspiration meets science. It’s where surgeons step into a research mindset, connect with new colleagues, and gain the momentum to push hand surgery forward.

Research isn’t just data and lab time. It’s the foundation of every breakthrough in our field. New techniques, new approaches, better care: all begin with curiosity and collaboration.
.. are you ready to join?

In 2026 two excellent Swiss Center is going to host the selected fellows.

Learn more and don't miss the deadline: 15. February 2026

https://fessh.com/research-committee-research-fellowship/

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