Renowned microsurgeon and hand surgeon Dr Francisco Piñal was the guest of honour (keynote speaker) at the National Congress of the Romanian Society of Hand Surgery (RSSH 2025), held recently in Romania.

During his speech, Dr Piñal addressed three high-impact topics in hand surgery: catastrophic hand reconstruction, arthroscopy in poor radius unions and complex regional pain syndrome, sharing his extensive experience and advances in his clinical practice with specialists from different European countries.

Considered one of the best hand surgeons in the world, Dr Francisco Piñal has pioneered techniques that are now routinely used in international centres, such as microsurgical transfer of toes to the hand and arthroscopic techniques for the treatment of wrist fractures. His innovations have contributed decisively to improving the functionality and quality of life of thousands of patients around the world.

During the congress, the Romanian Society of Hand Surgery awarded Dr Piñal the distinction of Honorary Member in recognition of his outstanding career and his contribution to the development of hand surgery at an international level. The award was presented by Dr Daniel Vîlcioiu, president of the society, who highlighted the Spanish specialist’s influence on the evolution of modern reconstructive microsurgery.

This appointment strengthens the ties of scientific collaboration between Spain and Romania and consolidates Dr Francisco Piñal as a global reference in the field of hand surgery and microsurgery.