Handflaps

Course offer

This two-day Hand Flaps Course provides a practical approach to soft tissue reconstruction of the hand, combining key theoretical principles with extensive hands-on surgical training. The program begins with short introductory lectures on flap nomenclature, indications, and flap selection, offering a structured framework for managing soft tissue defects in daily practice.

Each flap is demonstrated step-by-step by expert faculty before participants perform the dissections themselves during supervised cadaver lab sessions. Participants work in small groups of two to three surgeons per table, ensuring close interaction with faculty. Dissections are performed on latex-injected, formalin-free specimens, providing excellent tissue quality and a realistic surgical experience.

The course also emphasizes clinical decision-making, including flap selection, reconstructive planning, and safe dissection respecting key anatomical landmarks. By the end of the course, participants will have gained practical experience with the most important local and regional flaps used in modern hand surgery, allowing them to approach soft tissue defects with greater confidence.