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Dedicated to advancing the science and practice of hand and upper extremity surgery through education, research and advocacy.

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Warm wishes from the Hand Society! We hope your holiday season is filled with warmth and celebration with your loved ones.
December 25, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Did you snag your copy of the new Sterling Bunnell biography? We have 20 signed copies left, graciously signed by Authors Tony Smith and Steve McCabe at #ASSH25 in Vancouver. Order now at the link in our bio for only $24.99! Signed copies will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
December 16, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Join us next week for a free Industry Forum webinar examining the role of atraumatic sutureless nerve repair in peripheral nerve surgery.

🗓️ Tuesday, December 16, 2025
⏰ 7-8PM ET / 6-7PM CT
🎙️ Free | Hosted by Tissium

Learn more and register now at the link in our bio!
December 9, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Have you checked out our new merch store? With hats, fleeces, t-shirts, and other accessories available with the ASSH, AFSH, or Touching Hands logo, our merch makes for the perfect holiday gift! Start shopping now at the link in our bio.
November 30, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Happy Thanksgiving from the Hand Society! We're so grateful for our wonderful members, our hardworking staff, and the supportive hand care community that helps us rise to new heights. Tell us what you're thankful for!
November 27, 2025 at 6:45 PM
The American Society for Surgery of the Hand is proud to honor members who have served this Veterans Day. Our roots are intertwined with the military, from the surgeons who founded ASSH and the hand surgery specialty to those who continue their work to this day. Thank you for your service.
November 11, 2025 at 5:10 PM
📢 ASSH CME Webinar: The Elusive Entrapment
🗓️ Monday, November 17, 2025
🕗 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Central / 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM Eastern

Join the ASSH “nerve nerds” for a fast-paced, case-based look at common and atypical nerve compression syndromes. Learn more and register now at the link in our bio!
November 10, 2025 at 4:52 PM
There's just two months left to register and submit the CME ONLY 2025 Self-Assessment Exam! Test your upper limb knowledge with this comprehensive open-book test. You must submit your exam with a passing score before Dec 31, 2025, at 11:59 CT to earn CME credits. Get started at the link in our bio!
November 1, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Proposal submissions are open for #ASSH26 in Boston! Share your research, insights, and innovations with hand care professionals from around the world.

📋 Submit for ICLs, Scientific Paper & ePosters, and more
📅 Deadline: December 1, 2025
🔗 Learn more and submit your proposal at the link in our bio
October 29, 2025 at 2:45 PM
We're already looking forward to #ASSH26 next year in Boston! The 2025-2026 President of the Hand Society, Dr. Bobby Chhabra, and the 2026 AM Program Chairs, Drs. Daniel Osei and Sanjeev Kakar, are already hard at work planning the year ahead. Be on the lookout for more information to come!
October 16, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Here's to lifting each other up in and out of the OR! 💪💫 Together we’re building strength, community, and support. Thanks to everyone who joined us for this year’s Women in Hand Surgery and FAIR Receptions! #ASSH25 #WomenInHandSurgery
October 11, 2025 at 8:12 PM
History was in the making at the #ASSH25 AFSH booth! Thank you to everyone who donated for a place on the Wall of Hands, and to Jeffrey Greenberg, MD, for creating gorgeous castings of the hands that make hand surgery happen. Donate for your own casting at the AFSH booth or at the link in our bio!
October 11, 2025 at 7:54 PM
📚 Have you stopped by the #ASSH25 bookstore yet? Visit us on Level 1 of the VCC to check out this year's new releases or complete your hand and upper extremity textbook collection. Find the bookstore hours at the link in our bio!
October 10, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Join us TONIGHT at the #ASSH25 Welcome Reception! Kick off the 80th ASSH Annual Meeting with your fellow attendees at this event, complete with live music, food and drink, and the beautiful light of Vancouver's Olympic Cauldron. We can't wait to see you there! Learn more at the link in our bio.
October 9, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Thank you to the 2025 Annual Meeting Program Chairs, Carl M. Harper, MD, and Lindley B. Wall, MD! As we get ready to kick off #ASSH25, we're so grateful to their hard work and dedication over the past year. Be sure to stop and say hello and thank you if you see them around the VCC!
October 7, 2025 at 6:04 PM
It's time for #ASSH25! As you're arriving in Vancouver, attending your sessions, and reuniting with your peers, share it with us on social media. Just tag our accounts and use #ASSH25, our official meeting hashtag!

Check out the #ASSH25 social media kit linked in our bio for a head start!
October 7, 2025 at 12:11 AM
1️⃣ #ASSH25 is only one week away—will you be joining us? Be sure to share your experience, from boarding your flight for Vancouver, to dinner on your last night, with us using the #ASSH25 hashtag. We can't wait to see everyone!

Take this last chance to register at the link in our bio.
October 1, 2025 at 2:52 PM
2️⃣ Only two weeks to go until #ASSH25! Explore the beautiful city of Vancouver—visit the waterfront, take the ferry to Granville Island, or journey to the Brockton Point Lighthouse.

Most of all, see the iconic Olympic Cauldron lit at the #ASSH25 Welcome Reception—register now at the link in our bio.
September 24, 2025 at 2:55 PM
We're excited to launch the official ASSH/AFSH Merch Store! Shop for a variety of ASSH, AFSH, and Touching Hands clothing and lifestyle items—fill your cart with everything from scrub caps to pajama pants! Proceeds directly benefit AFSH.

🔗 Get your official merch today at the link in our bio!
September 22, 2025 at 2:49 PM
3️⃣ #ASSH25 is in just three weeks, and we're getting excited! The ASSH Annual Meeting is a great time to connect with peers, mentors, and leaders in the field of hand and upper extremity surgery from all around the world. Take this opportunity and register now at the link in our bio!
September 17, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Thanks to a generous grant from the American Foundation for Surgery of the Hand, we've reduced the registration fee for the APP Post-Course to just $300! This full-day course includes didactic instruction and a guided cadaver lab.

Learn more and register now at the link in our bio!
September 13, 2025 at 9:43 PM
👋 The American Society for Surgery of the Hand is now on Bluesky! We're excited to join this growing community and bring you the latest from the field of hand and upper extremity surgery. Follow us for updates on ASSH events, opportunities, and member activities.
September 11, 2025 at 4:54 PM