IHSS
Irish Hand Surgery
Society
PATIENTS
Welcome to the patients area.
If you are a member of the public looking for information on hand conditions, visit this link.
TRAINEES
This section is for Registrars and CST trainees interesting in pursuing a very rewarding career in hand surgery.
HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
The society’s aim is to pursue excellence in hand surgery through training, research and provision of the highest level of patient care. More details
The Irish Hand Surgery Society (IHSS) was established in the early 1980’s by a group of Consultants from the specialties of
Plastic Surgery and Orthopaedics to promote the pursuit of excellence in hand surgery by training, research and patient care.
Convener – Ms Grainne Colgan, Mater Misericordiae University Hospital
Irish Hand Surgery Fellowship 2025
Details and Application Process Coming Soon.
This fellowship will start on the 25th July 2025. This is an excellent opportunity to gain invaluable experience in a top teaching hospital.
For informal enquries contact: Ms Catherine Bossut, St James’s Hospital
Irish Association of Hand Therapy
The Irish Association of Hand Therapists was established to bring together Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists who are involved in the treatment of the hand.
Our aims are to promote education, research and evidence based practice among members, while fostering understanding and co-operation between those involved in the treatment of the hand.
Bursaries are available to members to encourage education and research in the field of hand therapy.
PATIENT SPOTLIGHT – HAND EXERCISES AFTER SURGERY
A hand therapist is a registered occupational therapist or physiotherapist who specialises in the rehabilitation of patients with conditions affecting the hands and upper limb.
A hand therapist’s high level of specialization requires advanced post-graduate education and clinical experience. This enables him or her to help patients return to a productive lifestyle following injury, disease or deformity affecting the hand.
An experienced hand therapist can evaluate and identify problems affecting the upper limbs. He or she can provide advice regarding exercise, preventative care, aids to daily living and ergonomic consultation.
A hand therapist often works alongside surgeons, planning and implementing post-operative care in order to hasten patients’ recovery following surgery. https://www.hand-therapy.co.uk/
Fabulous learning opportunity for some of our plastics and ortho trainees, who attended our hand fracture/upper limb nerve exploration cadaveric course at UCDMedicine, sponsored by Electramed.
Irish Hand Surgery Society annual meeting 2023. A HUGE thanks to our organising team, our industry sponsors, our international guest speakers and most of all, our attendees!
