British Society for Surgery of the Hand

05/06/2026

The BSSH is delighted to maintain its collaboration with the Royal College of Surgeons of England (RCSEng) in supporting the role of Surgical Specialty Lead (SSL) for hand surgery.

We invite applications from orthopaedic and plastic surgeons for this important position.

The SSL for Hand Surgery plays a key role in advancing high-quality clinical research by developing and leading multicentre trials that directly improve patient care. Acting as a vital link between surgical communities, research networks, and trials centres, the postholder ensures studies are relevant, efficiently delivered, and broadly collaborative. The role also contributes to building research capacity through mentorship, training, and the establishment of strong national clinical networks.

Find out more: https://www.rcseng.ac.uk/standards-and-research/research/surgical-trials-initiative/inviting-applications-for-rcs-surgical-specialty-leads/

04/06/2026

Today we celebrate a proud moment for British hand surgery as Mr Zafar (Zaf) Naqui has been inaugurated as the first UK president of FESSH.

Zafar is a Consultant Hand & Wrist Surgeon at Salford Royal and Honorary Senior Lecturer at the University of Manchester. His clinical practice focuses on wrist pain, trauma and thumb base arthritis.

He has contributed to the BSSH for over a decade, in roles including Council Member and Honorary Treasurer and responsibilities on the Financial Audit and Risk Committee. He is a longstanding BSSH Diploma examiner, tutor, and convenor of the BSSH cadaveric Masterclass programme, with a strong record of training and mentorship.

He was the first Chair of the BSSH Communications Committee and has led digital initiatives including Journal Club webinars, alongside roles with the Journal of Hand Surgery (European Volume).

He will become the first UK surgeon to serve as President of FESSH and the BSSH wishes every success for this role.

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02/06/2026

IFSSH Global Surgeons Tetrahand Leadership Programme - DEADLINE 15th JUNE 2016

The World Tetrahand Congress is committed to identifying and supporting the next generation of global surgical leaders.

Thanks to funding provided by the International Federation of Societies for Surgery of the Hand (IFSSH), this programme offers up to 3 fully funded places to attend the World Tetrahand Congress from 22-23 September 2026, followed by the opportunity to visit UK units undertaking Tetrahand surgery after the conference.

Find out more and apply:

Thanks to funding provided by the  International Federation of Societies for Surgery of the Hand (IFSSH), this programme offers up to 3 fully funded places to attend the World Tetrahand Congress from 22-23 September 2026, followed by the opportunity to visit UK units undertaking Tetrahand surgery ...

21/05/2026

BSSH Council Elections 2027–2029.

Applications are now open for BSSH Fellows to stand for election to Council for the 2027–2029 term.

Council sits at the centre of the Society’s work, representing members, shaping decisions, and guiding the delivery of BSSH’s strategic priorities.

No prior committee experience is required just commitment, enthusiasm and a strong interest in advancing hand surgery.

Find out more and apply: https://www.bssh.ac.uk/about/news/309/bssh_council_elections_20272029

19/05/2026

JOIN US Friday 5th June at Grow Hackney, for an evening of live music from Hazel Mak and the Trans-Siberian March Band, with the incredible DJ Jamie Renton on the decks keeping the party going into the small hours. This is a charity fundraiser for the BSSH LION project, helping to heal the hands of Malawi.

Find out more: https://buff.ly/DII2PhK

15/05/2026

5 weeks to go until the BSSH Instructional Course - The Wrist
19-20 June 2026, Manchester

Full programme now availble.

Course content will include:
- Scaphoid injuries
- Scapholunate ligament injuries
- Distal radial fractures
- Perilunate dislocation
- DRUJ instability
- Injuries to the TFCC

Find out more > https://buff.ly/LjUvkCA

12/05/2026

BSSH/ORUK Hand Research Fellowship

APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN!! 📆 DEADLINE 16th JUNE 2026

The British Society for Surgery of the Hand (BSSH) and Orthopaedic Research UK are jointly funding one research fellowship in a hand surgery-related topic. A total cost of up to £100,000 will be funded over 2 years.

The fellowship aims to promote and develop hand surgery researchers and academics by supporting trainees and SAS surgeons advance their academic skills.

The Fellowship will be open to BSSH members, and/or at least one proposed supervisor for the research project must be a BSSH member.

Find out more and apply:

The British Society for Surgery of the Hand (BSSH) and Orthopaedic Research UK are jointly funding one research fellowship in a hand surgery -related topic. A total cost of up to £100,000 will be funded over 2 years, or longer, if less than full-time (LTFT).

11/05/2026

BSSH Scientific Meeting 2026

📢 ABSTRACTS NOW OPEN
📆 DEADLINE: 13 JULY 2026

In a change to our traditional format, all accepted abstracts will be podium presentations. Successful submissions will be assigned either as a free paper or an emerging concept and given a slot within the programme.

Free Papers: the highest-ranked studies with mature data and strong scientific or clinical impact or focused, high-quality studies with robust early or confirmatory results.

Emerging Concepts: innovative ideas, case reports or small series, technical developments and new clinical approaches.

Find out more: https://buff.ly/I3puMhB

05/05/2026

AI in Hand Surgery Webinar - 28 May 2026, 7pm BST

Looking at the impact of clinical practice being increasingly influenced by emerging AI technologies and aims to provide hand surgeons with a practical understanding of the opportunities and challenges involved. Faculty will explore law and ethics, ambient transcription and the role on AI in journal publishing.

Free registration: https://buff.ly/HgBHAlN