Location:
Congress Center Basel
Messeplatz 21, 4057 Basel,
Switzerland
FESSH-EFSHT 2026 in Basel unites experts in hand surgery and therapy under the theme “Restoration of the Balance to improve Hand Function,” combining innovation, science, and networking.
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„For Medartis, Basel is more than a headquarters. It is where the company’s story began nearly three decades ago. Seeing FESSH to come to Basel makes this year’s event particularly meaningful. We feel honoured to be partner of the hand surgery society. The congress brings world-class expertise to our hometown.“
„FESSH represents one of the most important gatherings in hand and wrist surgery, and Medartis’ longstanding sponsorship of the congress reflects the company’s commitment to this surgical community. Medartis has prepared a comprehensive programme with a range of activities and highlights throughout the congress, and all attending medical professionals are warmly invited to visit our Swiss production and take part in our activities.“
Thursday, June 4, 2026, 12.30 - 13.30
Medartis Symposium
Balance or Bias? Plate vs. Intramedullary Screw Fixation in Modern Hand Surgery
Venue: «Boston» at the Congress Center Basel
Join a live case discussion where leading hand surgeons present and challenge fixation strategies using complex, real-world cases. Instead of predefined conclusions, you will experience open, expert-level exchange that reflects the realities of daily surgical decision-making. This session is designed for surgeons who value practical insights, diverse perspectives, and clinically relevant takeaways they can immediately apply in practice.
Moderator
Prof. Elisabet Hagert (QAT)
Speaker
Prof. Maurizio Calcagni (CH)
Dr. Radek Kebrle (CZ)
Thursday, June 4, 2026, 12.30 - 13.30
KeriMedical Symposium
CMC I – Tension & Alignment
Venue: «Delhi» at the Congress Center Basel
The KeriMedical Symposium explores key factors for long-term success in CMC 1 procedures. With a focus on tension and alignment, experts will share clinical experience, surgical tips and tricks, and biomechanical considerations, alongside prosthesis-related adverse events.
Speakers
Lionel Athlani, MD, PhD (CH)
Alain Tchurukdichian, MD (FR)
Bernard Prandi (FR)
Friday, June 5, 2026, 12.30 - 13.30
CMX Hands-on Workshop
Patient-Specific Solutions in Practice
Venue: «Rio» at the Congress Center Basel
Experience personalized treatment solutions in this hands-on CMX workshop. Focusing on hand and wrist malunion correction, participants will explore patient-specific instrumentation and implants through practical application and learn from real world cases by experienced surgeons. This lunch included session provides valuable insights into planning, execution, and clinical benefits of personalized solutions.
Speakers
Dr. Neal Ormsby (UK)
Dr. Dominique Merky (CH)
