British Society for Surgery of the Hand

REMINDER: AI in Hand Surgery Webinar - 28 May 2026, 7pm Looking at the impact of clinical practice being influenced by AI technologies, aiming to provide hand surgeons with an understanding of the opportunities and challenges involved. Free registration: buff.ly/1QzWHqB

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. More: buff.ly/zBhdKzX

JOIN US Friday 5th June @GrowHackney for an evening of live music from @hazelmakmusic and the Trans-Siberian March Band, with DJ Jamie Renton on the decks. Proceeds going towards tthe BSSH LION project in Malawi. Find out more: buff.ly/AGjDU8j

5 weeks to go until the BSSH Instructional Course - The Wrist 19-20 June 2026, Manchester Course content includes: -Scaphoid injuries -Scapholunate ligament injuries -Distal radial fractures -Perilunate dislocation -DRUJ instability -TFCC Injuries to buff.ly/RAQDMFV

BSSH/ORUK Hand Research Fellowship APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN!! 📆 DEADLINE 16th JUNE 2026 @BSSHand and @OR_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. More: buff.ly/lGyMt5L

BSSH Scientific Meeting 2026 📢 ABSTRACTS NOW OPEN 📆 DEADLINE: 13 JULY 2026 Accepted abstracts will be podium presentations and will be assigned either as a free paper or an emerging concept and given a slot within the programme. Find out more: buff.ly/ZcGQeSC

📢 VACANCY: Chair of BSSH Research Committee Deadline of 15th May is quickly approaching! Find out more and apply: buff.ly/xo7bAyy

Faculty will explore law and ethics, ambient transcription and the role on AI in journal publishing.

AI in Hand Surgery Webinar - 28 May 2026, 7pm BST Looking at the impact of clinical practice being influenced by AI technologies, aiming to provide hand surgeons with an understanding of the opportunities and challenges involved. Free registration: buff.ly/1QzWHqB

The BSSH are offering 2 funded places on the annual Nottingham Systematic Review Course, 9-12th June 2026. DEADLINE: 3rd May 2026 For more details and to apply: buff.ly/7dNhqZf

JOIN US Friday 5th June @GrowHackney for an evening of live music from @hazelmakmusic and the Trans-Siberian March Band, with DJ Jamie Renton on the decks. Proceeds going towards tthe BSSH LION project in Malawi. Find out more: buff.ly/AGjDU8j

A landmark moment for healthcare in Sierra Leone. The new National Reconstructive Surgery and Burns Unit, officially opened by the President of Sierra Leone, representing hope, healing, and a major step forward in specialist care for patients. buff.ly/Y7YCUrv

Join us from 18:00 on Tuesday 24th March for this free webinar bringing together surgeons specialising in tetrahand surgery to discuss contemporary approaches to restoring hand function following spinal cord injury. Free registration: buff.ly/XIAHmMq

📣 Registration for the next BSSH Instructional Course 'The Wrist' is now open. 📅 19-20 June 2026 📍 Manchester Find out more: buff.ly/n2OvHBj

BSSH Instructional Course: Children’s hand surgery, Dupuytren’s and tumours 6-7 Feb, Manchester Make sure to listen and watch the pre-course materials: buff.ly/BwpEzLA Limited places remain - look at these for a glimpse of what the course involves and book your place!

The BSSH Bursaries deadline is fast approaching! There's still time to apply so don't miss out. Education and travel bursaries: buff.ly/8zEjMXw Medical Student Elective Bursaries: buff.ly/BYpLHre ‼️ Deadline: 31st January 2026

We are excited to share that BSSH Fellows, Lorenzo Garagnani and Professor Scarlett McNally, have been named in the New Years honours list. Congratulations to both!

We would like to send a huge thank you to all our members, industry partners, affiliated societies, speakers and delegates for making 2025 such an incredible year! BSSH Office closures: 24th December 2025 - 2nd January 2026

If you're at BAPRAS Congress in Belfast today or tomorrow, pop over to see us at stand 25 near Hall1A! @BAPRASvoice

Thank you to all who attended the combined BSSH BAHT 2025 Autumn Meeting, including our guests The Hong Kong Society for Surgery of the Hand. Thank you to Carlos Heras-Palou & welcome Wee Lam as incoming President! 📆Save the date for Edinburgh 4-6 November 2026 #BSSHBAHT2025