Dear Colleagues and Friends,

We are pleased to invite you to the 11th Seminar on Tendon and Nerve Transfers of the Upper Limb, taking place from March 19th to 21st, 2026 in the beautiful city of Thessaloniki, Greece.

The seminar is organized by the Orthopaedic & Traumatology Association of Macedonia and Thrace in collaboration with the Hand Unit of the A’ Orthopaedic Department of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki.

Building on the success of previous seminars, this hands-on course focuses on fresh frozen cadaveric dissection and is designed specifically for hand surgeons, orthopaedic surgeons, and plastic surgeons seeking to deepen their knowledge and sharpen their skills in reconstructive hand and peripheral nerve surgery.

We are honored that this year’s seminar is supported and funded by FESSH, a mark of distinction that highlights the scientific quality and educational value of the event.

What to Expect:
• Comprehensive hands-on training on tendon and nerve transfer techniques, including those applicable to complex hand injuries and tetraplegia.
• Five focused theoretical sessions covering the key pathologies of the radial, ulnar, and median nerves, immediately followed by practical cadaveric workshops.
• Opportunities to refine known techniques, learn new and innovative approaches, and receive direct feedback from an esteemed international and national faculty.
• A warm and collegial atmosphere with social events, including a welcome reception and Friday evening dinner, perfect for networking and experience sharing.

Locations:
• Theoretical sessions: Teloglion Fine Arts Foundation, Thessaloniki
• Cadaveric workshops: Laboratory of Anatomy and Surgical Anatomy, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH)

We are committed to delivering a scientifically robust, hands-on educational experience and look forward to your active participation.

Warm regards,

President of the Seminar
Prof. Panagiotis Givissis
Professor and Chairman of the A' Orthopaedic Department
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
General Hospital “G. Papanikolaou” Thessaloniki, Greece

Co-president of the Seminar
Dr. Eleni Karagergou
Fellow of EBHS,
Hand Unit, A’ Orthopaedic Department
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki