The Spanish surgeon, one of the world’s leading figures in hand surgery, took part in the Annual Meeting of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH), held in Boston from September 17 to 19, where he shared his experience in the management of radius fractures.

Dr. Francisco del Piñal participated in the 81st Annual Meeting of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH), held in Boston, United States, from September 17 to 19, 2026. The meeting is one of the major international events for specialists in hand and upper extremity surgery.

Dr. Piñal’s participation in this meeting represents further recognition of his career and international standing. Regarded as one of the world’s most internationally renowned hand surgeons, the Spanish specialist is regularly invited as an expert to congresses, courses and scientific meetings around the world, where he shares his experience and the techniques he has developed throughout his career.

On this occasion, Dr. Piñal participated in a panel discussion dedicated to radius fractures, where he presented his perspective on the management of these injuries and shared his experience with international specialists.

An International Authority on Radius Fractures

Distal radius fractures are among the most common injuries of the upper extremity and can present with a wide variety of patterns and degrees of complexity. Their treatment is particularly important because of the close relationship between this area and the wrist joint, as well as the need to restore both anatomy and hand function.

The treatment of complex distal radius fractures is precisely one of the areas in which Dr. Francisco del Piñal has developed extensive clinical and scientific expertise. His career in wrist surgery, arthroscopy and microsurgery has enabled him to contribute to the development and dissemination of different surgical concepts and techniques for the management of particularly complex injuries.

His participation in Boston is especially significant given the international scope of the meeting. The American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH) brings together specialists in hand and upper extremity surgery each year to present advances, discuss surgical strategies and share clinical experience.

Dr. Piñal’s invitation to participate in this forum and present his perspective on radius fractures once again reflects the international recognition of his expertise in hand, wrist and upper extremity surgery, as well as his role in education and the exchange of knowledge among specialists from different countries.

81st Annual Meeting of the ASSH

The 81st Annual Meeting of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand was held at the John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center in Boston under the theme Strength Through Unity.

Over three days, the scientific programme featured sessions, presentations and educational activities covering different areas of hand and upper extremity surgery, including a specific programme dedicated to the distal radius.

Dr. Francisco del Piñal’s participation in this meeting adds to his extensive international teaching activity and his regular presence at some of the world’s leading scientific forums in the field, where he continues to share the experience gained in the treatment of complex hand and wrist conditions and injuries.