Published online, "The Hand Pose Estimation Model in Measuring Range of Motion" by Josephine E. Mina, MD, Nathaniel S. Orillaza Jr., MD, Jose Lorenzo C. Capistrano, Prospero C. Naval Jr., PhD Read the full article at

The first issue of the Philippine Journal of Orthopaedics is now published online. The full issue and all the updated individual articles can be downloaded in PDF format. Many thanks to the Philippine Orthopaedic Association, authors, peer reviewers, contributors & readers!

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JAFES holds a successful pre-convention Sympo at the AFES 2023 Congress last November 16, 2023 in Bangkok, Thailand. Editor-in-Chief Dr. Elizabeth Paz-Pacheco opened the event with an update on the accomplishments of the journal over the last 13 years.

The IFSSH consists of 4 geographic groups. The Asian-Pacific region is represented on the Executive Committee by Prof Greg Bain and includes 16 member societies. Find your delegate here - https://t.co/TPKBcYDo2m - and help hand surgery to grow across the Asia-Pacific!

We're excited to welcome the Georgian Society for Surgery of the Hand and Emirates Hand Surgery Society to IFSSH membership - one of many updates endorsed by our Delegates' Council at the annual meeting. Thanks @handsociety and Toronto for hosting us. #HandSurgery

The IFSSH ExCo and Delegates' Council members are heading to Toronto for next week's ASSH Meeting - during which time we will hold our 2023 IFSSH Delegates' Council Meeting. Your society's delegate will be involved in lots of exciting news for the year ahead! #HandSurgery

A huge proportion of young, Filipino males has low #VitaminD levels. However, Vit D was not associated with #testosterone levels in young males. Have yourself tested with Vit D and get a good amount of sunlight with Vit D-rich foods! https://t.co/ipsW6f4g0a #JAFES #VisualAbstract

Our students may forget most of the lectures and the lessons we taught them. But we hope they don’t forget to do good, to do right and serve the people. #UPGraduation

Wondering what to read in August? Watch your inbox over the next few days - Issue 51 (August 2023) of the Ezine is huge! Subscribe free of charge: https://t.co/KoX4Qj8TiD #HandSurgery

The University of the Philippines - Philippine General Hospital Department of Orthopedics is now accepting applicants for its 4-year residency program. Scan the QR code below or go to https://t.co/oLJWBvkOUb You may also contact (+632) 8554-800 loc. 6300 #PGHOrthopedics

#Orthopedics #ResidencyPH #Residency #PGHOrthopedics #PGHOrtho

Meet Dr Nathaniel Orillaza from the Philippines! Nats has been on the IFSSH Delegates' Council for >10y. He loves congenital hand surgery, especially performing polydactyly reconstructions, and was thrilled to join in the 2023 World Congenital Symposium. #HandSurgery #kamay

As the 13th APFSSH Congress draws to a close, the IFSSH ExCo thank the Singaporean hosts for a wonderful meeting and congratulate the organisers. An especially important meeting for Dr Raja Sabapathy in his dual role of APFSSH President and IFSSH President Elect! #HandSurgery

Sharing congenital hand surgery knowledge and expanding networks with Tunisia through the IFSSH educational sponsorship program. https://t.co/u1PhMwpEmi #HandSurgery @HandSociety

Thank you @IFSSHand for the opportunity! Full house with attendees from 36 countries! Happy to represent @HandSurgeonsPH #handsurgeryph #handsurgery #congenitalhand

With FESSH 2023 now underway in Europe, we also are excited to see APFSSH 2023 approaching soon! The IFSSH is proud to provide educational support funding - and we also look forward to going to Singapore for IFSSH 2028!! #HandSurgery

The IFSSH Committee for Educational Sponsorship assesses many requests for assistance. A current recipient is the 2023 World Symposium on Congenital Malformations: sharing sub-specialty knowledge and experiences with IFSSH-supported attendees. https://t.co/u1PhMwpEmi #HandSurgery

The IFSSH Committee for Educational Sponsorship (CES) was kept busy in 2022, assessing and awarding record numbers of grants. One recipient is the 13th #APFSSH Congress - to assist attendance of trainees and those from LMIC societies. https://t.co/GxyB2RAZ9Y #HandSurgery

We are pleased to announce that our Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology Special Issue is now available at https://t.co/UlHqgttCGD. All articles were updated and are downloadable as individual PDF files. We are grateful for your continuous support to the #JAFES.

#JAFES Editorial Board Members from the ASEAN countries hold a productive virtual meeting this morning to finalize its first issue for 2023 and special issue on Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology; provide updates on editorial policies and operational concerns.