BSSH is the information and education body for Hand Surgery in the UK. We strive to improve the care of patients who suffer from hand injuries and hand disorders through education and research, and by promoting and directing the development of Hand Surgery. The Society is a member of the Federation of European Societies for the Surgery of the Hand (FESSH). Find out more About BSSH

Hand Surgery is surgery of the hand, the wrist and the peripheral nerves of the upper limb. It also encompasses reconstructive surgery that improves upper limb function after nerve injury. Find out more about What is Hand Surgery?

The BSSH holds Scientific Meetings that consists of guest speakers, free paper sessions, business meetings. Find out more about the Meeting Programmes

The BSSH and the James Lind Alliance are defining the important future areas of hand surgery research in the UK. If you are:

a patient or someone who cares for or lives with a patient with a hand or wrist problem

a health or social care professional involved in managing patients with hand or wrist problems,

WE NEED YOUR HELP. Click here for more information

“BEST Guidelines on Treatment of Trigger Digits: Draft for “Public Consultation”

"Please review this draft guideline.  Comments can be provided using the feedback form.  The BSSH can only consider comments provided on fully completed feedback forms, and will consider all such comments.  Please email completed forms to research@bssh.ac.uk."

The closing date for this public consultation is Friday 16th September 2016.

Thank you for your interest and help. Read more here.