Zurich, Switzerland

Zurich
Hand
Courses

Intensive hands-on cadaver training under expert guidance. Three courses, one comprehensive surgical experience.

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Flaps Tendons Bone

Soft tissue coverage, tendon repair, and fracture fixation. Click to discover each module.

Prof. Maurizio Calcagni, presenting the courses.

Zurich Hand Courses 2027

This intensive hand surgery course offers a comprehensive overview of flap reconstruction, flexor tendon repair, and osteosynthesis of the hand and wrist. Combining concise lectures with extensive hands-on cadaver dissections, participants will gain practical surgical skills under expert guidance. The program is designed for surgeons seeking structured, high-yield training with direct applicability to clinical practice. Small groups ensure close interaction with the faculty. Join us in Zurich for a focused and skill-driven learning experience.

Courses

Three specialized courses, one comprehensive learning experience.

Handflaps

An intensive course focused on soft tissue coverage of the hand. Participants will explore the most relevant local and regional flaps through brief lectures, live demonstrations, and hands-on dissections. Emphasis is placed on indications, step-by-step technique, and anatomical landmarks. Ideal for surgeons aiming to improve their decision-making and technical precision in flap surgery.

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Tendon Repair

A full-day, practice-oriented course dedicated to the repair of flexor tendons in the hand. Through a combination of expert talks, live demonstrations, and supervised dissections, participants will learn the latest techniques, evidence-based protocols, and critical decision-making strategies. Key topics include core and epitendinous sutures, tendon gliding, and rehabilitation principles. Designed for surgeons aiming to refine their skills and avoid common pitfalls in flexor tendon surgery.

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IBRA Bone

A two-day advanced course on osteosynthesis of the hand and wrist, organized in collaboration with IBRA. Participants will engage in focused lectures, surgical technique videos, and extensive hands-on training. The course covers both fundamental principles and complex fracture fixation techniques, including plating, screws, and specific approaches to carpal injuries. Ideal for surgeons aiming to enhance their expertise in hand and wrist trauma management through practical, high-yield learning.

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Where to find us

Institute of Anatomy
University of Zurich
Winterthurerstrasse 190
8057 Zurich, Switzerland

The courses take place at the Institute of Anatomy of the University of Zurich, offering a professional dissection environment with state-of-the-art facilities. The institute is easily reachable by public transport and is located within the university campus in the Irchel district.