Dr. Hachem, shoulder surgeon, Barcelona, Spain. cirugia de hombro, explicando explaining, BIASS 2025

Shaping the Future of Shoulder Surgery

Leading surgical education, university post-graduate programs, and international clinical fellowships in Barcelona.

University of Barcelona, Universitat de Barcelona, Dr. Hachem, shoulder surgeon, Barcelona, Spain. cirugia de hombro
University of Barcelona, Universitat de Barcelona, Dr. Hachem, shoulder surgeon, Barcelona, Spain. cirugia de hombro
  • Associate Professor of Orthopedics & Traumatology.

  • Director of the Post-Graduate Master Fellowship in Open and Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery.

  • Deeply involved in training the next generation of orthopedic specialists, leading clinical research, and supervising doctoral dissertations.

University of Barcelona

Bellvitge Univeristy Hospital - Hospital Universitari Bellvitge University of Barcelona, Universitat de Barcelona, Dr. Hachem, shoulder surgeon, Barcelona, Spain. cirugia de hombro
Bellvitge Univeristy Hospital - Hospital Universitari Bellvitge University of Barcelona, Universitat de Barcelona, Dr. Hachem, shoulder surgeon, Barcelona, Spain. cirugia de hombro
Bellvitge Univeristy Hospital - Hospital Universitari Bellvitge University of Barcelona, Universitat de Barcelona, Dr. Hachem, shoulder surgeon, Barcelona, Spain. cirugia de hombro
  • President of the Spanish Society of Shoulder & Elbow Surgery (SECHC) for the 2026–2028 term.

  • Chairman of the SECEC Congress Barcelona 2026 (European Society for Surgery of the Shoulder and Elbow).

  • Member of prestigious global bodies including ASES (Corresponding Member), AANA (International Member), and ESSKA.

Society Leadership

Dr. Abdul-ilah Hachem, SECEC Best Paper Award, national societies, shoulder surgeon.
Dr. Abdul-ilah Hachem, SECEC Best Paper Award, national societies, shoulder surgeon.

As Chairman of BIASS, Dr. Hachem leads a prestigious bi-annual international symposium hosted in Barcelona.

The event brings together renowned shoulder surgeons from across the world for intensive live surgical broadcasts, cadveric labs, and interactive scientific debates.

  • Live Broadcast Surgeries: Over 18 live complex surgeries broadcast directly from the operating suites at Hospital Universitari de Bellvitge.

  • Key Topics: Advanced arthroscopic instability repairs, lower trapezius tendon transfers, reverse shoulder arthroplasty, and revision techniques and more.

BIASS: Barcelona International Arthro Shoulder Surgeries

University of Barcelona, Universitat de Barcelona, Dr. Hachem, shoulder surgeon, Barcelona, Spain. cirugia de hombro, Dr. Bassem elhassan, Dr. Raul Barco, Dr. joaquin Sanchez-sotelo

Clinical Training and Fellowship Programs

Master Fellowship in Open & Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery

In affiliation with the University of Barcelona and Hospital Universitari de Bellvitge, Dr. Hachem directs one of Europe's premier hands-on shoulder fellowships. Designed for board-certified or board-eligible orthopedic surgeons, this program provides immersive clinical, surgical, and research mentorship in complex arthroscopic reconstructions, shoulder arthroplasty, and tendon transfers.

  • Eligibility: Board-certified or board-eligible Orthopedic Surgeons.

  • Location: Hospital Universitari de Bellvitge & Centro Médico Teknon (Barcelona).

  • Clinical Observerships: Short-term observerships are also available for international surgeons seeking focused exposure to Dr. Hachem’s patented metal-free bone block cerclage and arthroscopic techniques.

  • Application Requirements: Updated Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter, and Two Letters of Recommendation. For year-long fellowships, mastering the Spanish language is a must.

University of Barcelona, Universitat de Barcelona, Dr. Hachem, shoulder surgeon, Barcelona, Spain. cirugia de hombro
University of Barcelona, Universitat de Barcelona, Dr. Hachem, shoulder surgeon, Barcelona, Spain. cirugia de hombro