BSSH Scientific Meeting 2026

Abstract submission has now closed and submitted papers are with the organsing committee for marking. We expect to be able to contact all authors with the outcome the week commencing 17th August.

In a change to our traditional format, all accepted abstracts will be podium presentations and must be presented orally in person. We will not be running e-poster sessions at this meeting. Instead, successful submissions will be assigned either as a free paper or an emerging concept and given a slot within the programme.

Free Papers will be 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 will include innovative ideas, case reports or small series, technical developments and new clinical approaches.

Please note that post scoring, the scientific committee reserve the right to reallocate submissions to alternative formats or topics, regardless of the category they were submitted under.

Main Scientific Meeting 

Wednesday 4th November, Thursday 5th November and Friday 6th November 2026. 

Registration Categories: BSSH and AAHS members receive the same reduced registration fees. Please select your specific BSSH/AAHS membership category.

Click here to register

Early bird registration rates: Available until Monday 7th September 23:59

Standard registration rates: Available until Friday 6th November 14:00

Pre-Congress Workshops

Tuesday 3 November 2026

The BSSH is delighted to collaborate with leading industry partners to deliver a dynamic range of specialised, hands-on Pre-Congress Workshops. Taking place the day before the main scientific meeting, these interactive sessions combine expert clinical instruction with cutting-edge industry innovation.

Event Logistics

Venue: The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh – Surgeons Quarter
Address: Nicolson Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK, EH8 9DW

Available Workshops:

1. BSSH Arthroplasty (Cadaveric Workshop)

This cadaveric course is aimed at Consultants and Fellows and will focus on advanced arthroplasty techniques of the hand and wrist, delivered by an international faculty of experts. Topics will include CMC joint prosthetic arthroplasty, PIP joint surface and silicone replacement, total wrist arthroplasty, DRUJ replacement, and ulnar head replacement. With an excellent participant-to-cadaver and faculty ratio, the course offers a highly interactive, hands-on learning experience in joint reconstruction techniques. Participants will also benefit from expert guidance, gaining practical tips and insights from leaders in the field. Pre-course materials will be provided in advance to maximise time spent in the cadaver laboratory. 

Topics covered:

• Motec Total Wrist Replacement
• Ulna Head Prosthesis
• Aptis Scheker Distal Radio-Ulnar Joint Prosthesis
• Thumb CMCJ replacement
• CapFlex PIPJ surface replacement
• DIPJ, PIPJ, MCPJ Silastic replacements

Places will be limited to 24 delegates

Course timings: 08:00 - 13:00

Course Registration fee: £450 - Click here to register you expression of interest

Please note that the completion of this form does not guarantee a place on the course. To ensure an effective learning environment for delegates, the organising committee selects participants to ensure a mixture of skills, abilities and specialisms. Once the form has been submitted, the organising committee will be back in contact to confirm whether you have a place on the course. Please do not make any travel arrangements until you have received confirmed notification that you have a place on the course.

In the skills lab: The Stewart Skills Lab

Programme:

Click here to view the draft programme 

2. Axogen (Cadaveric Workshop – Nerve Repair)

Course timings: 14:00 - 18:00

Course Registration fee: £250 - Click here to register

In the skills lab: The Stewart Skills Lab

Places will be limited to 24 delegates, based on first come, first serve basis. 

Programme:

Click here to view the draft programme

3. KLS Martin Workshop (3D Printing) - Management of malunions and congenital deformities in hand, wrist and forearm using 3D planning and patient-specific Implants

This exclusive pre-course is about the management of malunions and congenital deformities in hand, wrist and forearm, using 3D planning and patient-specific guides, models and implants based on 10-years of clinical experience.   
To ensure an intimate, high learning experience, attendance is strictly limited and is based on first come first serve.
You will learn directly from an international faculty of experts, rotating through 4 dedicated rooms covering the topics for distal radius, forearm, Madelung, and hand deformities. In addition, every participant will be included in a workshop using patient-specific implants in comparison to standard plates. 
Throughout the course, you will gain deep, practical insights into the 3D planning workflow and discover the clinical and surgical value of using patient-specific implants with live planning sessions led by medical engineers. 

Secure your spot today to learn from the experts and elevate your practice!
 

Places will be limited, based on first come, first serve basis. 

Course timings: 14:00 - 18:00

Course Registration fee: £150 - Click here to register

Room: Deacons Suite 

4. BSSH Workshop (Ultrasound)

This workshop plan outlines a focused Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) session for hand surgeons, covering both diagnostic and interventional ultrasound applications relevant to hand and upper limb practice.

Places will be limited to 20 delegates, based on first come, first serve basis. 

Course timings: 10:00 - 13:00

Course Registration fee: £100 - Click here to register

Room: Deacons Suite 

Programme:

Click here to view draft programme

The BSSH are delighted to announce that in partnership with KLS Martin, we will be holding a drink and canape reception in the Jacobite Room at the famous Edinburgh Castle. This will be held on Wednesday 4th November from 19.00pm. This will also include a private viewing of the Scottish Crown Jewels on arrival (at 19.00pm). 

The Jacobite Room boasts magnificent high ceilings and superb views of the Edinburgh skyline in a flexible and modern space within an 18th-century building.

Venue
Castlehill
Edinburgh 
EH1 2NG 

CLICK HERE for information on getting to the venue.

Tickets cost £30 inclusive of VAT

Dresscode: Smart/Casual

The registration to drinks reception is within the main registration form. 

The BSSH Society dinner will take place on Thursday 5 November from 19.30, come along for a 3 course meal and entertainment at:

National Museum of Scotland
Chambers Street
Edinburgh
EH1 1JF

CLICK HERE for information on getting to the venue.

Evening Schedule:

BSSH and our guest society members who are attending the full meeting (Wednesday, Thursday and Friday) will receive a reduced price ticket for the dinner at £50 plus VAT (£60).

Tickets for non-members, members registering for one day only, and any guests cost £100 plus VAT (£120).

Dresscode: Formal Black Tie - dress to impress

The registration to the Society Dinner is within the main registration form. 

Walking Tour

Thursday 5 November – 16:30 -18:00

Join Invisible Cities for a unique walking tour of Edinburgh led by a local guide with lived experience of the city. Beginning at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC), this journey takes you through hidden streets, overlooked corners, and stories that rarely make it into traditional guidebooks. Along the way, you'll discover Edinburgh through a different lens, hearing personal insights, local history, and reflections on the city’s changing landscape. The tour winds its way through the heart of the Old Town before finishing on the iconic Royal Mile, leaving you with a deeper understanding of Edinburgh and the people who call it home.

Booking fee: £10

Click here to book

Before the joint BSSH/AAHS meeting in Edinburgh, we are planning a relaxed Ryder Cup–style golf day in St Andrews on Tuesday, 3rd November 2026.

Mike Hayton and Dave Murray are the BSSH ‘Ryder Cup’ representatives and are collaborating with Warren Hammert, Harvey Chim and Sanjeev Kakar from AAHS to organise the event.

We are currently looking to confirm bookings with payment as soon as possible for catering purposes and tee times.

The cost will be £300 which includes:

• Monday evening dinner at the R&A’s second club house overlooking the 18th green
• Small token gifts
• Green fees
• Tuesday lunch with prize ceremony

Please CLICK HERE to book your place. Don't miss out, places are limited to 32 golfers on a first come, first served basis.

For more information on the golf day, please scroll to the top of the page and click the 'BSSH/AAHS Golf Day' tab.

Please see a list of hotels near by the conference venue EICC below for booking. 

Sheraton Grand
1 Festival Sq, Edinburgh EH3 9SR
8 minutes walk to the conference venue
Click here to make a booking 

Mercure Haymarket
38 Gardner's Cres, Edinburgh EH3 8DQ
6 minutes walk to the conference venue 
Click here to make a booking 

Moxy Fountainbridge
2 Freer Gait, Edinburgh EH3 9FR
9 minutes walk to the conference centre 
Click here to make a booking 

Point A
152 Morrison St, Edinburgh EH3 8EB
1 minute walk to the conference centre 
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Hub by Premier Inn Edinburgh Haymarket
Torphichen St, Edinburgh EH3 8JB
4 minutes walk to the conference centre 
Click here to make a booking 

Leonardo Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket
1 Morrison Link, Edinburgh EH3 8DN
4 minutes walk to the conference centre 
Click here to make a booking 

Hampton by Hilton Edinburgh West End
166 Fountainbridge, Edinburgh EH3 9RX
10 minutes walk to the conference centre 
Click here to make a booking 

Whether you’re a local looking for something new or a first-time visitor, there is always plenty to explore in the Edinburgh. We’ve rounded up some of the best activities and local highlights to help you plan your time here. For even more inspiration, feel free to explore the official recommendations from the tourist board through the links provided.

Please scroll to the top of the page and select the 'Things to do in Edinburgh' tab for more information.