During his presentation, he addressed key topics such as complex regional pain syndrome (Sudeck’s atrophy or CRPS) and the arthroscopic treatment of radial fractures, further cementing his position as an international leader in hand and wrist surgery.

The renowned Cantabrian surgeon Francisco Piñal participated as a featured speaker at the 2025 IFSSH and IFSHT Triennial Congress, held in Washington, D.C. During his presentation, he addressed key topics such as complex regional pain syndrome (Sudeck’s atrophy or CRPS) and the arthroscopic treatment of radial fractures, further cementing his position as an international leader in hand and wrist surgery.

Dr. Piñal is widely recognized as part of the pioneering group in the use of arthroscopy to treat complex wrist injuries, including distal radius fractures, scaphoid and carpal bone fractures, and malunions. With over two decades of surgical experience, he developed the groundbreaking dry arthroscopy technique—a procedure that eliminates the use of saline solutions—greatly expanding surgical possibilities and optimizing clinical outcomes.

This advancement was highlighted in 2007 by the American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH) in its official journal, with the publication of the article “Dry Arthroscopy of the Wrist: Surgical Technique.” Today, this technique represents the global standard in wrist arthroscopic surgery.

In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Piñal has shared his knowledge at numerous international forums and actively teaches in specialized training programs, such as the prestigious Nordic Wrist Arthroscopy Course.

His participation in the congress underscores not only his commitment to medical innovation but also his dedication to education and his ongoing contribution to the advancement of minimally invasive surgery worldwide.