The British Society for Surgery of the Hand (BSSH) and Stoke Mandeville Hospital are delighted to invite you to the World Tetrahand Congress taking place in September 2026 at the Waterside Theatre in Aylesbury.
📅 Date: 21st - 23rd September 2026
📍 Venue: Waterside Theatre, Exchange Street, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP20 1UG.
- Pre Congress Surgical workshop: Monday 21st
- Main Congress: Tuesday 22nd - Wednesday 23rd
🏙️ Why Aylesbury?
The National Spinal Injuries Centre (NSIC) at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, Aylesbury, founded in 1944 by Sir Ludwig Guttmann, is world-renowned for transforming spinal injury care and inspiring the Paralympic movement. For 80 years, it has led on innovation in rehabilitation, surgery, and therapy.
Abstracts and Registration open now!
Abstract Submission
CLICK HERE to submit your abstract before 23:59 31 May 2026.
Programme
The programme for the pre congress surgical symposium is here
You can find the provisional programme for the main meeting here
✨ Highlights include:
This prestigious scientific meeting will bring together leading clinicians, researchers, and healthcare professionals in the field of Tetrahand management providing a unique platform for high-level knowledge exchange and innovation. Sessions include:
- Tendon and nerve transfers – Carina Reinholdt
- Nerve Transfers - Kim Casañas
- Motor mapping - Ines Bersch
- Spasticity - Caroline Leclercq
- Electrical stimulation – Jan Fridén
Other confirmed speakers joining us are: Natasha Van Zyl, Jeremy Simcock and Johanna Wangdell.
Congress Dinner
Don't miss out on the Congress Dinner at Opuz Kitchen, a Turkish restaurant in the heart of Aylesbury. Opuz Kitchen is a modern family run restaurant serving modern Turkish cuisine. Join us for a 3 course meal and drinks on Tuesday 22nd September 2026.
Price: £60 (inc VAT)
Arrival: 19:30
Address: Unit 9, The Exchange Aylesbury HP20 1UR
Dress code: Smart casual
Website: Opuz Aylesbury Grill & Bar
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We are delighted to announce that the World Tetrahand Congress in Aylesbury is Ethical Medtech compliant
HOTELS IN AND AROUND AYLESBURY
1. Holiday Inn Aylesbury
Aston Clinton Rd, Weston Turville, Aylesbury HP22 5QT
01296 792200
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2. Travelodge Aylesbury
Exchange St, Aylesbury HP20 1AL
0871 559 1854
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3. Premier Inn Aylesbury
Buckingham Rd, Aylesbury HP19 9QL
0333 777 3673
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4. Garden Court Hotel
Buckingham Rd, Watermead, Aylesbury HP19 0FY
01296 398839
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5. The Bell Hotel
40 Market Square, Aylesbury HP20 1TX
01296 254856
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6. The Olympic Lodge
STOKE MANDEVILLE STADIUM, Guttmann Rd, Aylesbury HP21 9PP
01296 484848
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7. Hartwell House Hotel and Spa
Oxford Rd, Stone, Aylesbury HP17 8NR
01296 747444
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8. The Five Arrows Hotel
Waddesdon, Aylesbury HP18 0JE
01296 651727
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9. The Five Bells
40 Main St, Weston Turville, Aylesbury HP22 5RW
01296 613131
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10. West Lodge Hotel
45 London Rd, Aston Clinton, Aylesbury HP22 5HL
01296 630362
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11. The Dinton Hermit
Water Ln, Ford, Aylesbury HP17 8XH
01296 312877
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12. Bel and Dragon Hotel
9 High St, Wendover, Aylesbury HP22 6DU
01296 622266
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