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$Check out the November 2026 issue of The Journal of Hand Surgery! jhandsurg.org/current Our cover image this month is an example of a distal radius fracture with volar plate fixation, where dorsal tilt and dorsal translation have not been corrected, resulting in a CARD of 11.2 mm. Read more in "Radiographic Risk Factors for Flexor Tendon Ruptures Following Distal Radius Volar Plating" by Abdo Bachoura, Jonas Matzon, Kassem Ghayyad, Temitope Ayodele, Pedro Beredjiklian, and Rick Tosti by @handsociety$

Dr. Bobby Chhabra’s Presidential Address in Boston resonated with the theme of the 81st Annual Meeting of the ASSH: Strength Through Unity. Now available on YouTube, watch Dr. Chhabra’s honest and thoughtful perspective on resilience where he shares insights on staying grounded in your core values, the importance of taking care of yourself, and how friends, family, and colleagues supported him along the way.

This candid and personal address will connect with anyone who has struggled to balance the demands of medicine with the priorities of life outside the hospital. Click the link in our bio to watch the full video! #ASSH26 by @handsociety

Take your research to Hong Kong! 🌏

ASSH is proud to be the Guest Society for the 39th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Society for Surgery of the Hand, March 13–14, 2027, in Hong Kong.

ASSH members are invited to submit abstracts on hand surgery or microvascular reconstruction of limbs for the opportunity to present their research at this international meeting.

**Abstract submission deadline: December 31, 2026.**

Learn more and submit your abstract using the link in our bio!

#ASSH #HKSSH #HandSurgery #Microsurgery by @handsociety

Explore practical approaches to improving efficiency in nerve surgery!

Join us on November 18 for the complimentary 2026 ASSH Innovation Forum Webinar, hosted by @AxogenInc, featuring expert insights on Nerve Tape® @nervetapeit, real-world clinical cases, and strategies for improving efficiency in upper extremity nerve surgery.

Hear from:
Nikhil Amman Agrawal, MD (@draplasticsurgery)
Steven M. Koehler, MD, FAAOS
Walter Lin, MD (@walterlinmd)
David Shenassa, MD (@dr.davidshenassa)

📅 November 18, 2026
🕖 7:00–8:00 PM CT

Register for free at the link in our bio!

#HandSurgery #NerveSurgery #PeripheralNerve #ASSH by @handsociety

International Guest Lecturer Christophe Mathoulin, MD shared significant moments in his career during our 2026 Annual Meeting in Boston. Click the link in our bio to watch his full lecture, and hear him discuss his dedication to advancing wrist arthroscopy! Dr. Mathoulin was a founding member of the European Wrist Arthroscopy Society, where he formed friendships and met like-minded people who shared his passion and enthusiasm. We’re grateful to Dr. Mathoulin for sharing his story and highlighting the importance of collaboration.

#ASSH26 #handsurgery by @handsociety

The Innovator’s Corner is a new feature in the Journal of Hand Surgery! This article series has a conversational interview style that offers insight to future generations about the journey of innovation. Specifically, the discussion is related to the process, thoughts, and challenges that arise during the implementation of novel ideas. In the first interview, Harvey W. Chim, MD, speaks to James P. Higgins, MD, about using the medial femoral trochlear (MFT) flap for addressing difficult problems in the carpus. Click the link in our bio to watch the full interview! by @handsociety

Thank you to Robert E. Carroll Founders Lecturer Jeff Greenberg, MD, MS, for sharing the lessons he gained throughout his career at this year’s Annual Meeting in Boston! The full lecture is now on YouTube and available through the link in our bio! Dr. Greenberg spoke candidly about his commitment to lifelong learning. He emphasized learning from colleagues, having an open mind that enables growth, and how his judgment changed over his career. Watch the full video in our bio.

#ASSH26 #handsurgery by @handsociety

The #ASSH27 Call for Proposals is officially open!

Share your expertise, spark discussion, and help shape the educational program for the 82nd Annual Meeting of the ASSH in San Antonio.

NEW FOR 2027: Practice Management is now available as a topic for Current Concepts & Controversies and Instructional Course Lectures. Proposals submitted under this topic will be considered for presentation in the new Practice Management Hub.

Submit your proposal by January 26, 2027 at the link in our bio.
#ASSH27 by @handsociety

Thank you to Presidential Guest Lecturer Allie Redshaw for sharing her inspiring story at this year’s Annual Meeting in Boston! 🧗‍♀️ The full lecture is now on YouTube and available through the link in our bio! Allie spoke about the circumstances that led to the amputation of her dominant hand and the journey that followed. Today, she is a Team USA paraclimber, yoga instructor, and accessibility advocate.

For a community that cares for patients through moments like Allie’s, her story reminds us of our impact and responsibility, and that resilience can be found even in the toughest circumstances.
#ASSH26 #HandSurgery by @handsociety

The Manual of Hand Surgery, 3rd Edition, edited by Julie Adams, MD, and Harvey Chim, MD, is now available to order online! The third edition is a concise and organized guide to allow busy clinicians to find what they need. It captures how research, outcomes data, and modern treatment guidelines from the past decade have reshaped the way these conditions are diagnosed and treated. Order yours today with the link in our bio! by @handsociety

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