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BSSH Scientific Meeting 2026

Join us in Edinburgh, 4-6 November 2026

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Fellowships in Hand Surgery

Find out what hand fellowships are availble in the UK and internationally

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Instructional Course in Hand Surgery:

Dupuytren’s Children’s Hand Surgery and Tumours

Save the date for the next Instructional Course, 19-20 June 2026
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LION Hand Unit

The LION Hand Unit is an autonomous not-for-profit institution in Malawi where BSSH and BAHT aim to work with and train local surgeons, trainees and therapists to deliver and educate in patient care.

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Bursaries and Prizes

The BSSH offers a number of annual grants, bursaries and prizes, ranging from education and travel, to medical electives, various essay and poster prizes, and much more.

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Patients

Welcome to the patients area.
If you are a member of the public looking for information about a hand condition or injury, or would like to identify a hand surgeon or therapist in your area, our patients area is for you. Learn more

Professionals

Welcome to the professionals area.
The Society's aim is to promote the development of Hand Surgery and to foster and co-ordinate education study and research in Hand Surgery This area is for professional information. Learn more

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BSSH Digital Media Guidance Notes

18 September 2026

The BSSH is delighted to announce the release of a landmark document addressing some of the most important and challenging issues facing Hand Surgery today. As... Read more

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About BSSH

The aims of the BSSH are to promote and direct the development of Hand Surgery, to foster and co-ordinate education, study and research in Hand Surgery, and to disseminate knowledge of Hand Surgery among members of the medical and allied health professions. Read more

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