12th TNT Seminar | Tendon & Nerve Transfers

About the Seminar

Where expertise meets
hands-on practice.

Building on eleven successful editions, this hands-on course focuses on fresh-frozen cadaveric dissection and is designed for hand, orthopaedic, and plastic surgeons seeking to deepen their knowledge and sharpen their skills in reconstructive hand and peripheral nerve surgery.

12^th

Seminar

20+

Faculty

400+

Participants

Places

Dear Colleagues and Friends,

We are pleased to invite you to the 12th TNT Seminar on Tendon and Nerve Transfers of the Upper Limb, taking place from April 8–10, 2027 in the beautiful city of Thessaloniki, Greece.

Building on the long history and success of our previous seminars, this hands-on course focuses on fresh frozen cadaveric dissection and is designed specifically for hand surgeons, orthopaedic surgeons, and plastic surgeons seeking to deepen their knowledge and sharpen their skills in reconstructive hand and peripheral nerve surgery.

What to Expect:

Five focused theoretical sessions covering the key pathologies of the radial, ulnar, and median nerves and their management, followed by practical cadaveric demonstrations.
Comprehensive hands-on training in small groups (3 participants per extremity) on tendon and nerve transfer techniques.
Opportunities to refine known techniques, learn new and innovative approaches, and receive direct feedback from an esteemed international and national faculty.
A warm and collegial atmosphere that allows interaction and networking between the faculty members and the trainees, including social events like the welcome reception on Thursday evening.

Locations:

Theoretical sessions: Teloglion Fine Arts Foundation, Thessaloniki
Cadaveric workshops: Laboratory of Anatomy and Surgical Anatomy, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH)

Number of places: 36 places

We are committed to delivering a scientifically robust, hands-on educational experience and look forward to your active participation.

Warm regards,

Seminar Chair

Prof. Dr. Panagiotis Givissis

Seminar Co-chair

Dr. Eleni Karageorgou

What to Expect

Why Attend

Focused Theoretical Sessions

Five expert-led sessions covering the key pathologies of the radial, ulnar, and median nerves, each paired with cadaveric demonstrations.

Small-Group Hands-On Training

Intensive cadaveric workshops in groups of three participants per extremity, covering the full spectrum of tendon and nerve transfer techniques.

International Expert Faculty

Refine established techniques, explore innovative approaches, and receive direct feedback from a distinguished international and national faculty.

Networking & Social Events

A warm and collegial atmosphere with dedicated networking time, including the welcome reception on Thursday evening.

Schedule

Program

Three days of expert lectures and hands-on cadaveric workshops across two prestigious venues in Thessaloniki.

Teloglion Foundation of Fine Arts

08:30

Registrations

09:00–09:15

Greetings & Opening Speech

09:15–10:15 Theory · 60 min

Session I

09:15–09:25 Tendon biology and biomechanics

09:25–09:35 Tendon suturing techniques

09:35–09:45 Tendon gap management

09:45–09:55 Nerve biology and timing of surgery in peripheral nerve injuries

09:55–10:05 Current perspectives on peripheral nerve repair and nerve gap management

10:05–10:15 Common nerve compression sites

10:15–10:30

Coffee Break

Transfer to Laboratory of Anatomy & Surgical Anatomy, AUTh

Laboratory of Anatomy & Surgical Anatomy, AUTh

10:45–13:30 Cadaveric Workshop · 165 min

Hands-On Lab

10:45–13:30 Tendon suturing techniques — small group cadaveric practice (3 participants per extremity)

Return to Teloglion Foundation of Fine Arts

13:30–14:30

Lunch Break

14:30–15:30 Theory · 60 min

Session II

14:30–14:40 Tendon transfer principles

14:40–14:50 Principles of distal nerve transfers in upper limb

14:50–15:00 Radial nerve palsy: What's causing it?

15:00–15:10 Nerve transfers for radial nerve palsy

15:10–15:20 Tendon transfers in radial nerve palsy: When & how to choose?

15:20–15:30 Discussion

15:30–16:00

Coffee Break

Transfer to Laboratory of Anatomy & Surgical Anatomy, AUTh

Laboratory of Anatomy & Surgical Anatomy, AUTh

16:15–19:00 Cadaveric Workshop · 165 min

Hands-On Lab

16:15–19:00 Radial nerve & tendon transfers

19:00

Opening Ceremony

Teloglion Foundation of Fine Arts

09:00–10:00 Theory · 60 min

Session III

09:00–09:10 Clinical examination and diagnoses of ulnar nerve palsy

09:10–09:20 Distal anterior interosseous nerve transfer to motor branch of ulnar nerve

09:20–09:30 Opponens branch to 1st dorsal interosseous

09:30–09:40 Correction of claw hand

09:40–09:50 Restoration of pinch – Correction of Wartenberg sign

09:50–10:00 Discussion

10:00–10:30

Coffee Break

Transfer to Laboratory of Anatomy & Surgical Anatomy, AUTh

Laboratory of Anatomy & Surgical Anatomy, AUTh

10:45–13:30 Cadaveric Workshop · 165 min

Hands-On Lab

10:45–13:30 Ulnar nerve & tendon transfers

Return to Teloglion Foundation of Fine Arts

13:30–14:30

Lunch Break

14:30–15:30 Theory · 60 min

Session IV

14:30–14:40 WALANT in tendon transfer surgery

14:40–14:50 Strategies to choose between nerve and tendon transfers

14:50–15:00 Clinical signs of median nerve palsy – Common tendon transfers

15:00–15:10 Nerve transfers for high and low median nerve palsy

15:10–15:20 Clinical pearls on rehabilitation for tendon and nerve transfers

15:20–15:30 Discussion

15:30–16:00

Coffee Break

Transfer to Laboratory of Anatomy & Surgical Anatomy, AUTh

Laboratory of Anatomy & Surgical Anatomy, AUTh

16:15–19:00 Cadaveric Workshop · 165 min

Hands-On Lab

16:15–19:00 Median nerve & tendon transfers

Teloglion Foundation of Fine Arts

09:00–10:10 Theory · 70 min

Session V

09:00–09:10 Treatment strategies to manage painful neuromas

09:10–09:20 Targeted muscle reinnervation (TMR) for neuroma management

09:20–09:30 Management of combined median and ulnar nerve palsy

09:30–09:40 The EIP as an all-around talent

09:40–09:50 Nerve and tendon transfers in tetraplegia

09:50–10:00 Treatment of spasticity with tendon & nerve transfers

10:00–10:10 Discussion

10:10–10:30

Coffee Break

Transfer to Laboratory of Anatomy & Surgical Anatomy, AUTh

Laboratory of Anatomy & Surgical Anatomy, AUTh

10:45–13:30 Cadaveric Workshop · 165 min

Hands-On Lab

10:45–13:30 Special tendon transfers

13:30–14:00

Closure

Meet the Experts

Faculty

Alexandros Beris

Greece

Konstantin Bergmeister

Austria

Alexandru Georgescu

Romania

Panagiotis Givissis

Greece

Panagiotis Giannakopoulos

Greece

Filippos Giannoulis

Greece

Andreas Gohritz

Switzerland

Eftal Gudemez

Turkey

Jonathan Hobby

Eleni Karageorgou

Greece

Dimitrios Kitridis

Greece

Georgiy Nazaryan

Armenia

Ellada Papadogeorgou

Greece

Olga Politikou

Switzerland

Nikolaos Platon Sachinis

Greece

Christos Sarigiannis

Sweden

Tomas Tickunas

Pierluigi Tos

Italy

Vasiliki A. Tsiampa

Greece

Chrysi Tsiouri

Greece

Angeliki Vervainioti

Greece

Nikolaos Zagoraios

Greece

Location

Venues

The seminar is hosted across two landmark locations in Thessaloniki — theory sessions and lectures at the Teloglion Foundation, and cadaveric workshops at the Aristotle University Anatomy Laboratory.

Theory & Lectures

Teloglion Foundation of Fine Arts

Aristotle University of Thessaloniki

Established in 1971 following the donation of art collection and property by Nestor and Aliki Teloglou to Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. One of Greece’s most significant cultural institutions, combining research, education, and art in a landmark building handed over to the city in 1999.

Agiou Dimitriou 159A, 54636 Thessaloniki

+30 2310 247111

teloglion@teloglion.gr

www.teloglion.gr

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Laboratory of Anatomy and Surgical Anatomy

Cadaveric Workshops

Laboratory of Anatomy & Surgical Anatomy

Aristotle University of Thessaloniki

University Campus, Thessaloniki, Greece

+30 2310 999305 / +30 2310 999681

anatomy@med.auth.gr

anatomylab.web.auth.gr

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Voices from Past Editions

What Participants Say

"The anniversary character of the 10th Seminar proved that we are capable of even more! The scientific and social synergy that was created among the 21 instructors, 36 trainees, and 8 observers from all over the world was remarkable and filled me with pride. High-level lectures, discussions, and dedication to hands-on training were the key features of the Seminar."

— Panagiotis Givissis

President of the Seminar

"Impeccable organization and perfect guidance by Prof Panagiotis Givissis and Dr Lamprini Katranitsa in the setting of the historic Thessaloniki School of Medicine. I learned a lot as always, thanks to everybody ! Many thanks for the kind invitation!"

— Pierluigi Tos

Chief, Hand Surgery & Reconstructive Microsurgery Unit, Dept. of Orthopaedics, Gaetano Pini–CTO Hospital Trauma Center, Milan, Italy

"I attended the 11th Seminar on Tendon and Nerve Transfers in Thessaloniki with a supported place from FESSH — support that is invaluable for young hand surgeons at the start of their careers. The course was of exceptionally high quality, with a scientific program covering the full range of available tendon and nerve transfers."

— FESSH Grant Recipient, 11th Seminar

"The lectures were well structured, informative, and perfectly timed, building a strong theoretical foundation before the practical sessions. The balance between tendon and nerve transfers was particularly well done, with indications, surgical planning, and technical execution clearly explained."

— FESSH Grant Recipient, 11th Seminar

"The lectures were held at the Teloglion Fine Arts Foundation — a unique and inspiring venue. Hand surgery is, in many ways, a form of art, and being taught in an artistic environment felt very appropriate. The organization and catering were excellent throughout."

— FESSH Grant Recipient, 11th Seminar

"I would highly recommend this course to any hand surgeon, regardless of experience level or career stage. It offers valuable learning for both junior and senior surgeons — an enriching experience professionally and personally, in a stimulating and supportive environment."

— FESSH Grant Recipient, 11th Seminar