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Welcome SSSH2026

SSSH Congress 2026

Welcome to the 2026 Congress of the Scandinavian Society for Surgery of the Hand

19–22 August 2026 · Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel, Oslo, Norway

Dates 19–22 August 2026

Venue Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel, Oslo

Organiser Scandinavian Society for Surgery of the Hand (SSSH)

Guest Societies Dutch & Belgian Hand Societies and Hand Therapists

Dear Colleagues and Friends,

It is with great enthusiasm that we welcome you to the upcoming Congress of the Scandinavian Society for Surgery of the Hand (SSSH) and Scandinavian Hand Therapists, taking place 19–22 August 2026 in Oslo.

We have worked diligently to create an engaging and invigorating program that will enrich the knowledge and skills of both hand surgeons and hand therapists. The congress is not only about science and clinical excellence – it is also about people. Collaboration lies at the heart of our professions, and the value of cooperation cannot be overstated.

By coming together in Oslo, we can exchange ideas, challenge perspectives and inspire one another. The congress is designed as an arena where knowledge flows freely and where new fellowships and friendships are formed across borders and disciplines.

The scientific program will feature a dynamic mix of lectures, seminars, free presentations, poster sessions and social events. We are particularly committed to supporting young researchers, offering them a platform to present their work and to engage with experienced colleagues.

The SSSH has invited the Dutch Society for Hand Surgery and the Belgian Hand Group together with the Dutch and Belgian Hand Therapists as guest societies, which will greatly enrich the meeting. The program will include parallel sessions tailored to both surgeons and therapists, as well as joint sessions underlining the importance of interdisciplinary cooperation.

With the theme of the meeting centered around arthroplasties, reconstruction and innovation, we will explore a broad spectrum of surgery and therapy, ensuring that participants leave with new insights and practical knowledge for their daily work.

We are confident that this congress will be a memorable experience, strengthened by your active participation and contributions. We look forward to welcoming you to Oslo in August 2026 – to learn, to collaborate and to further strengthen the bonds between our societies.

Warm regards,
Ole Reigstad
President, SSSH

Madeleine Dahl-Pettersen
Chair, Norwegian Society for Hand Therapists

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Scientific Program – SSSH Congress 2026

Below is a preliminary outline of the scientific program for the 2026 Congress of the Scandinavian Society for Surgery of the Hand and Scandinavian Hand Therapists.

Detailed timetable with speakers will be published closer to the meeting.

Day 1 · Thursday

Opening & Wrist Arthroplasty

The first day focuses on welcoming participants, setting the scene and addressing current concepts in wrist arthroplasty and degenerative conditions.

09:00–10:00 · Registration and coffee
10:00–10:30 · Opening ceremony and welcome addresses
10:30–11:15 · Keynote: “The painful wrist – from joint preservation to arthroplasty”
11:15–12:30 · Free papers – Wrist arthritis and arthroplasty
12:30–13:30 · Lunch & industry exhibition
13:30–15:00 · Symposium: “Prosthetic options in the wrist – indications and outcomes”
15:00–15:30 · Coffee break
15:30–17:00 · Parallel session – Surgeons: Complex wrist cases (case-based discussions)
15:30–17:00 · Parallel session – Therapists: Rehabilitation after wrist arthroplasty

Day 2 · Friday

Finger & Thumb Joint Reconstruction

The second day addresses arthroplasties and reconstructive procedures in the hand, with a strong focus on thumb CMC and PIP/DIP joint pathology, including therapy perspectives.

08:30–09:00 · Coffee & exhibition
09:00–10:00 · State-of-the-art: “Thumb CMC arthritis – when and how to reconstruct?”
10:00–11:00 · Free papers – Thumb CMC and MCP joint surgery
11:00–11:30 · Coffee break
11:30–12:30 · Joint SSSH & therapy session: “Evidence-based rehabilitation after joint reconstruction”
12:30–13:30 · Lunch & exhibition
13:30–15:00 · Symposium: “Small joint arthroplasty – implants, motion, function”
15:00–15:30 · Coffee break
15:30–17:00 · Parallel session – Surgeons: Salvage procedures and revision surgery
15:30–17:00 · Parallel session – Therapists: Splinting strategies and return to work

Day 3 · Saturday

Innovation, Nerve & Tendon, Free Papers

The final day of the congress highlights innovation, nerve and tendon reconstruction, as well as free presentations and closing remarks.

08:30–09:00 · Coffee & exhibition
09:00–10:00 · Innovation session: “New technologies in hand surgery and therapy”
10:00–11:00 · Free papers – Nerve and tendon reconstruction
11:00–11:30 · Coffee break
11:30–12:30 · Joint session: Complications and lessons learned
12:30–13:15 · Best paper awards & closing remarks
13:15– · Departure & individual meetings

Committees

Committees

Organizing Organizing committee

Ole Reigstad (President, SSSH)
Madeleine Dahl-Pettersen (Chair, Norwegian Society for Hand Therapists)
Kristine Lundby (Hand Therapist)
Sondre Hassellund (Consultant, PhD)
Rasmus Thorkildsen (Consultant, PhD)
Cecilie Lind (Consultant)
Trygve Holm Glad (Consultant, PhD)
Preben Olsson Dovland (Consultant)
Geir Aasmund Hjorthaug (Consultant, PhD)

Scientific Scientific committee

Magne Røkkum (Prof, Dr Med)
Rasmus Thorkildsen (PhD)
Sondre Hasselund (PhD)
Ole Reigstad (PhD)
Trygve Holm Glad (PhD)

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Registration is binding

Registration fees

Early bird Deadline: 06th of May 2026

Early bird

Hand surgeon

500 EUR / 6000 NOK

Late fee: 550 EUR / 6600 NOK

Early bird

Younger surgeon / Surgeon in training (< 35 years)

400 EUR / 4800 NOK

Late fee: 450 EUR / 5300 NOK

Early bird

PhD presenter

Please include title of thesis and date of defense.

250 EUR / 3000 NOK

Late fee: 300 EUR / 3600 NOK

Early bird

Hand therapist

390 EUR / 4700 NOK

Late fee: 440 EUR / 5200 NOK

Hotel accommodation

2150 NOK per night

Book directly at the congress venue hotel: Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel, Oslo

Promotion code: SSSH26 Cut-off date: 19.06.2026

One-line booking tip: Select Special Rates → Promotional Code → enter SSSH26.

1250 / 1490 NOK per night (single / double)

Book via the link to access the congress rate: Smarthotel Oslo

Cut-off date: 20.06.2026

One-line booking tip: Click the link above (no promotion code required).

Social programme

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Package comparison

Overview of what is included in each exhibitor & sponsor package.

Feature	Platinum Top visibility	Gold High visibility	Silver Standard visibility	Regular Booth only
Price (EUR / NOK)	12 750 / 150 000	9 350 / 110 000	6 800 / 80 000	2 125 / 25 000
Booth size	10 m²	8 m²	5 m²	3 m²
Booth location	Centrally in coffee-break area	Centrally in coffee-break area	Centrally in coffee-break area	In or adjacent to coffee-break area
Participants included (lunch & coffee all three days)	5	4	2	–
Lunch symposium	Thu 20 Aug (45 min, 140 seats) & Fri 21 Aug (45 min, 250 seats)	Thu 20 Aug (45 min, 250 seats) or Fri 21 Aug (45 min, 140 seats) First come – first served	–	–
Logo on website & in program	✓	✓	✓	✓
Roll-up banner at registration	✓	–	–	–
Number of slots	–	2	–	–

Interested in becoming an exhibitor or sponsor?

For more information about packages, availability and booking, please contact:

Kristin Solstad-Iversen

kristin@ksci.no

Phone: +47 92 65 42 55

We are happy to help you find the package that best matches your company’s goals.

Have a look at the video to see the exhibitor area and the floor plan

Regular Booths

Exhibitor Booth Map (No. 1–19)

Booth No. 1–19: 3 sqm (1.5 × 2)

No 33 sqm No 23 sqm

No 43 sqm No 53 sqm No 63 sqm No 73 sqm No 83 sqm No 93 sqm No 103 sqm No 113 sqm No 123 sqm No 133 sqm

No 13 sqm

DOOR

No 193 sqm

DOOR

No 183 sqm No 173 sqm

DOOR

No 163 sqm

No 143 sqm No 153 sqm

All booths are equal size (3 sqm)

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Document format

File type: Word document (.doc / .docx)
Font: Times New Roman
Font size: 12 pt
No footnotes, figures, references, or acknowledgments

Title

Maximum 18 words

Authors & affiliations

No more than 6 authors
List authors’ names on one line
Present all affiliations below the names
Indicate affiliations with a lower-case superscript number immediately after the author’s name and in front of the matching affiliation (include city and country)
Underline the presenting author

Abstract structure

Structured abstract, maximum 300 words
Divide the abstract into the following 4 sections:

Purpose

Methods

Results

Conclusions

Tip: Use the headings exactly as listed above.

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How to register

Please follow the steps below to ensure a correct registration and accurate invoicing without additional fees.

1

Select the correct participant category

Select the correct registration category. Participants should register according to their profession. Please ensure the correct category is selected before proceeding. Exhibitors should first select sponsor category and then register their participants.
2

Enter personal details

Register your name, workplace, and contact details exactly as they should appear on the participant list and invoice.
3

Verify invoicing information

If your employer is paying, please enter the correct company name, organization number, and any required PO number, reference, or cost center. Check with your employer if needed.
4

Review your order

Verify that the registration fee and any social events are correct. Please note that registration is binding, and changes may incur an administration fee of NOK 250.
5

Complete – look for the green checkmark

Submit your registration. It is only completed once you see a green checkmark on the screen. If this confirmation does not appear, the registration has not been completed.

Once you have read the information above, you may proceed to the registration form.

Welcome SSSH2026

Adresse

Påmeldings frist

Arrangør

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Scientific Program – SSSH Congress 2026

Opening & Wrist Arthroplasty

Finger & Thumb Joint Reconstruction

Innovation, Nerve & Tendon, Free Papers

Committees

Organizing Organizing committee

Scientific Scientific committee

Sponsors

Platinum sponsors

Gold sponsor

Registration fees

Hand surgeon

Younger surgeon / Surgeon in training (< 35 years)

PhD presenter

Hand therapist

Hotel accommodation

Social programme

Welcome Reception – City Hall, Wednesday 19th of August

Congress party – Friday 21st of August

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Platinum sponsors

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Exhibitor & Sponsor Packages

Includes

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Package comparison

Interested in becoming an exhibitor or sponsor?

Exhibitor Booth Map (No. 1–19)

Sponsors

Platinum sponsors

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Abstract submission requirements

Document format

Title

Authors & affiliations

Abstract structure

Sponsors

Platinum sponsors

Gold sponsor

How to register

Select the correct participant category

Enter personal details

Verify invoicing information

Review your order

Complete – look for the green checkmark