Invitation

INVITATION

Dear Colleagues,

We will hold the 19th Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery Congress and the 8th National Hand Rehabilitation Congress, organized by the Turkish Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery Association and the Hand Therapists Association, at Bodrum La Blanche Hotel on 16 - 19 May 2025.

We are preparing the scientific program to provide educational content that will be of interest to everyone, with the contributions of nationally and internationally renowned speakers, discussing current diagnostic and treatment approaches, as well as sharing new scientific and technological developments.

We wish to be together at our congress, which we consider to be a great family gathering as well as scientific sharing, and offer our deepest respect and love.


Dr. İbrahim KAPLAN
TEÜECD Association President


Dr. Mehmet DEMİRTAŞ
Congress President


Dear Colleagues,

We are happy to invite you to the 8th National Hand Rehabilitation Congress which will take place at Bodrum La Blance Island Hotel between May 16 - 19, 2025.

This year, at the first hand rehabilitation congress of the second century of our republic, with the main theme of 'The Future of Hand Rehabilitation: Change and Development', we aim to present a view of the future through today's eyes by discussing current developments and future perspectives. The congress program includes a wide range of presentations and discussions, from technological innovations to transformation in education, from innovative approaches in clinical practice to discoveries in basic sciences. We hope that this special event, which will include valuable domestic and international speakers, interactive sessions, applied workshops and courses, will give you an unforgettable experience. We invite you to participate in this meaningful congress and shape the development of hand rehabilitation and the future of our association together. We offer our respect and love.

Pt. Beray KELEŞOĞLU IŞIN
President of the Hand Therapists Association

Pt. Çiğdem AYHAN KURU
Congress President

Boards

BOARDS

TURKISH SOCIETY OF HAND AND UPPER EXTREMITY SURGERY
BOARD OF MANAGEMENT

İbrahim KAPLAN

President

Ali Emre AKSU

II. President

İlhami KURU

II. President

Uğur BEZİRGAN

Secretary General

Özgür Barış GÜNTÜRK

Compter

Egemen ALTAN

Member

Kahraman ÖZTÜRK

Member

Hayri Ömer BERKÖZ

Member

Zeynel Mert ASFUROĞLU

Member

ASSOCIATION OF HAND THERAPISTS
BOARD OF MANAGEMET

Beray KELEŞOĞLU IŞIN

President

Semin AKEL

Vice President

Zeynep HOŞBAY

Secretary General

Ümit VARLI

Compter

Ahmet GÖKKURT

Member

Çiğdem ÖKSÜZ

Member

İlkem Ceren SIĞIRTMAÇ

Member

TURKISH SOCIETY OF HAND AND UPPER EXTREMITY SURGERY
ORGANIZING COMMITTEE

İbrahim KAPLAN

Association President

Mehmet DEMİRTAŞ

Congress President

Ömer BERKÖZ

Congress Secretary

Uğur BEZİRGAN

Congress Secretary

ORGANIZING COMMITTEE

Ali Emre AKSU

Egemen ALTAN

Mehmet ARMANGİL

Zeynel Mert ASFUROĞLU

Atakan AYDIN

Melih BAĞIR

Sırrı Sinan BİLGİN

Hayati DURMAZ

Özgün Barış GÜNTÜRK

Fatih KABAKAŞ

İlhami KURU

Osman ORMAN

İsmail Bülent ÖZÇELİK

Kahraman ÖZTÜRK

Gökçe YILDIRAN

ASSOCIATION OF HAND THERAPISTS
ORGANIZING COMMITTEE

Beray KELEŞOĞLU IŞIN

Association President

Çiğdem AYHAN KURU

Congress President

Zeynep HOŞBAY

Congress Secretary

ORGANIZING COMMITTEE

Semin AKEL

Deniz DİKMEN MERAL

UMUT ERASLAN

Ender GÜVEN

Ali KİTİŞ

Gülnur ÖZTÜRK

Tuğba ULUSOY

Ümit VARLI

TURKISH SOCIETY OF HAND AND UPPER EXTREMITY SURGERY
SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE

Sait ADA
Yalçın ADEMOĞLU
Sinan ADIYAMAN
Ali Emre AKSU
Alper AKSOY
Egemen ALTAN
Okyar ALTAŞ
Mehmet ARMANGİL
Zeynel Mert ASFUROĞLU
Atakan AYDIN
Egemen AYHAN
Ömer AYIK
Melih BAĞIR
Mehmet BAYDAR
Ömer BERKÖZ
Uğur BEZİRGAN
Ahmet BİÇER
Sırrı Sinan BİLGİN
Tamer COSKUN
Mehmet DEMİRTAŞ
Hayati DURMAZ
Kadir ERTEM
Arel GERELİ

Özgün Barış GÜNTÜRK
Yusuf GÜRBÜZ
Ulukan İNAN
Fatih KABAKAŞ
Tufan KALELİ
İbrahim KAPLAN
İlhami KURU
Levent KÜÇÜK
Erman MELİKYAN
Berkan MERSA
Osman ORMAN
İsmail Bülent ÖZÇELİK
Ali ÖZDEMİR
Kahraman ÖZTÜRK
Tahir Sadık SÜGÜN
Mehmet Sükrü ŞAHİN
Ayse ŞENCAN
Zekeriya TOSUN
Levent YALÇIN
Gökçe YILDIRAN
Tugrul YILDIRIM
Yener YOĞUN

ASSOCIATION OF HAND THERAPISTS
SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE

Özlem AKKOYUN SERT
Kadriye BALCI TOMBAK
Nihal BÜKER
Özge Buket CESİM
Sibel CÖMERT
Yaprak ÇETİN
Burcu DİLEK
Zeynep EMİR
Arzu ERDEN
Tüzün FIRAT

Didem KARADİBAK
Gülin KARAYAĞMURLAR
Firdevs KUL
Deran OSKAY
Çiğdem ÖKSÜZ
Safiye ÖZKAN
Ela TARAKCI
Hasan Atacan TONAK
Hande USTA

SOCIAL COMMITTEE

Emirhan KARAKUŞ
Barış SEVEN
Merve YILMAZ
Ebru YURGA

Main Topics

MAIN TOPICS

TURKISH SOCIETY OF HAND AND UPPER EXTREMITY SURGERY
MAIN TOPICS

Arthroscopy (Upper Extremity Arthroscopy)

Brachial Plexus Injuries

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome

Congenital Deformities of the Upper Extremities

Current New Practices

Dupuytren's Disease

Finger, Wrist, Elbow Arthroplasty

Instabilities Wrist and Elbow

Orthoplastic Reconstruction of Bone and Soft Tissue Defects

Other

Peripheral Nerve Surgery

Replantation and Revascularization

Research (Laboratory and Experimental Studies)

Tendon Surgery

Trap Neuropathies

Tumors (Upper Extremity Tumors and Treatment)

Upper Extremity Fractures

Upper Extremity Joint Arthroscopies

Vascular Disorder (Microsurgical Reconstruction)

ASSOCIATION OF HAND THERAPISTS
MAIN TOPICS

Advanced rehabilitation tools/equipment

Arthritis

Brachial plexus injuries

Common upper extremity problems (shoulder/elbow/wrist)

Complex regional pain syndrome

Congenital hand anomalies

Cumulative musculoskeletal disorders

Electrophysical agents

Fracture rehabilitation

Instabilities

Musician hand

Neurological hand (cerebral palsy, CVO)

Neuromodulation

Orthotic applications

Other

Pain

Peripheral nerve rehabilitation

Proprioception

Prosthetic rehabilitation

Rehabilitation in tendon transfers

Skin and soft tissue problems

Sports injuries

Stiff joint treatment

Technology

Trap neuropathies

Ulnar side wrist problems

Abstract Submission

ABSTRACT SUBMISSION


Deadline for Abstract Submission: April 14, 2025

Spelling Rules:

Abstracts will only be accepted via the online submission system.

Academic titles should not be used in author names.

The first letter of the name should be written in capital letters, and the last name should be written in all capital letters.

E.g.: Ahmet TEMEL

Name and address of the institution in which the author is employed, should be stated.

E.g.: Xxxx University Medical Faculty, Department Of Xxxx, İzmir, Turkey

All abstract headings should be written in capital letters.

E.g.: XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXX XXXX XXXX

The abbreviation should be given in parentheses on the first use next to the open name.

In the abstract, the purpose of the study and the methods used should be briefly stated, the findings should be summarized with sufficient numerical detail, and the conclusion should be explained within the framework of the findings presented.

The summary should be written using the headings purpose, method, findings and conclusion.

The abstract should not exceed 400 words excluding the abstract title and name & surname of the author.

An abstract that does not match with anyone of the rules mentioned above, will be disabled.


Important Notice:

If you use the online abstract system for the first time, register to system via the "New User" link.

After the registration procedure, the explanations at the page will guide you. Please read the messages and explanations carefully.

Since the abstracts will be printed as they are sent, attention should be paid to spelling errors.

Please keep the confirmation mail sent to your e- mail address right after the abstract submission.

You can track the evaluation process of your abstract over the system by using your e - mail and password.

Abstracts that have not been finalized even though they are logged into the system will not be accepted.

An author can present a maximum of 2 papers.


Abstract Evaluation:

The evaluation will be made over the internet by the Abstract Evaluation Committee, keeping the names/surnames and institutions of the researchers confidential. In order for the accepted paper to be included in the congress program, at least one of the authors must register for the congress. The evaluation result will be sent to the authors as a final letter.

General Information

GENERAL INFORMATION

Congress Dates and Venue:

The congress will be held between May 16 – 19, 2025 at La Blanche Island Hotel, Bodrum.

Congress Language:

The official language of the congress is Turkish.

Registration & Help Desk:

Registration and Help Desk will be open during the congress dates between 08.00 – 20.00.

Invitation Letter:

Official invitation letter can be sent on demand to help to have an acceptance from their institution or company. This letter does not ensure any financial support.

Name Badges:

All participants must have and wear their name badges during the congress to enter scientific sessions, exhibition areas, poster areas and other social networking activities to provide security and order.

Certificate of Participation:

Certificate of participation will be prepared digitally and delivered to participants.

Abstract Submission:

Abstracts should be submitted through Abstract Agent (www.elcerrahisi2025.org), Online Abstract Module. The accepted abstracts will be printed exactly as submitted so please do check carefully before submitting.

Exhibition Area:

The pharmaceutical companies and medical equipment companies will be able to exhibit their products at the exhibition area located in the congress venue. The exhibition will be open during whole congress.

Important Dates

IMPORTANT DATES

COURSES : MAY 16, 2025
CONGRESS OPENING CEREMONY : MAY 16, 2025
CONGRESS START DATE : MAY 17, 2025
CONGRESS END DATE : MAY 19, 2025
EARLY REGISTRATION DATE : FEBRUARY 14, 2025
ABSTRACT SUBMISSION DATE : MAY 14, 2025

La Blanche Island Otel

LA BLANCHE ISLAND HOTEL


La Blanche Island Hotel is 15 km from Milas airport.

The hotel is 25 km away from Bodrum Center.

Registration & Accommodation

REGISTRATION & ACCOMMODATION

Registration Information ONLINE REGISTRY FORM


Registration Fees February 14, 2025 and Before Between February 15 – March 16, 2025 After March 17, 2025
Specialist 12.000 TL 15.000 TL 18.000 TL
Assistant 8.000 TL 10.000 TL 12.000 TL
Physiotherapist 6.000 TL 10.000 TL 12.000 TL
Physiotherapist Student 1.000 TL 2.000 TL 3.000 TL
Company Representative Without a Stand 20.000 TL 25.000 TL 30.000 TL

* 20% VATis not included in the registration fee.
* Lunch, coffee breaks, entrance to the exhibition areas, badge, certificate of participation, congress materials and participation in general scientific activities are included in the participation fee.
* All participants are required to register including moderators and speakers who have a duty in the congress scientific program.
* Tax law is subject to changes. In case there is a change in VAT and/or a tax is added, it reserves the right to reflect the change in the price.


Bank Account Information:


Account Name: Ege Üs Kongre Danışmanlık Turizm ve İnş. San. Tic. Ltd. Sti

Bank Name: Türkiye İş Bankası Alsancak Şube (3401)

TL Account Number: 960532 IBAN: TR62 0006 4000 0013 4010 960532


* Please specify the name of the organization you have registered and the name of the person to whom the payment is made.



Accommodation Information ONLINE ACCOMMODATION FORM


Registration Fees With Accommodation February 14, 2025 and Before Between February 15 – March 16, 2025 After March 17, 2025
Single Room Double Room Per Person Single Room Double Room Per Person Single Room Double Room Per Person
La Blanche Island 565 EUR 415 EUR 615 EUR 465 EUR 665 EUR 515 EUR

* Accommodation prices do not include 10% VAT.
* Accommodation prices are package prices for 4 nights, check-in on May 16, and check-out on May 19.
* Accommodation prices are based on "all inclusive" concept.
* Ege Kongre reserves the right to reflect possible changes in the amounts of taxes, duties and duties on the prices.
* Tax law is subject to changes. In case there is a change in VAT and/or a tax is added, it reserves the right to reflect the change in the prices.
* Accommodation starts with lunch on the day of arrival and ends with breakfast on the day of departure.


Bank Account Information


Account Name: Ege Üs Kongre Danışmanlık Turizm ve İnş.San.Tic.Ltd.Sti

Bank Name: Türkiye İş Bankası Alsancak Şube ( 3401)

EURO Account Number: 703548 IBAN: TR85 0006 4000 0023 4010 703548

Swift Code: ISBKTRIS (Swift Code is used for transfers from abroad)


* Please specify the name of the organization you have registered and the name of the person to whom the payment is made.



External Participation Information


All accommodation arrangements for the congress must be made through Ege Kongre. If accommodation is not made through Ege Kongre or if a reservation is made at the congress hotel or a different hotel through different sources, a daily external participation fee of 3.150 TL + 20% VAT will be requested in addition to the registration fee from those who will attend the congress.

  • * The specified fee is valid between 09.00 - 18.00.


CANCELLATION CONDIRIONS


  • • Cancellation requests must be notified in writing.
  • • For cancellations notified until February 14, 2025, the full fee will be refunded.
  • • Cancellations made after February 14, 2025 cannot be refunded. However, name changes will be accepted.
  • • All refunds will be made within the month following the end of the Congress.

Contact

CONTACT

Organization Secretariat

EGE KONGRE TOURIZM and ORGANIZATION
  • Adress:
    Nevvar Salih İşgören Sokak Kültür Mah. No:1/4 D:1 Alsancak – İzmir
  • Phone:
    0 232 464 13 51
  • E-Mail:
    elcerrahisi@egekongre.com