Teaching and scientific activity
Dr Taleb is involved in the continuing education of hand and wrist surgeons at national and international level, as course director, faculty member and examiner.
August 2026
Latest scientific publication
Scaphoid nonunion: a minimally invasive technique that has proven itself
A new study confirms the reliability of the arthroscopic technique, even for long-standing fractures.
July 2026
Video interview • Arthrex France
"En Aparté" with Dr Chihab Taleb
Dr Chihab Taleb talks about his background, his interest in wrist arthroscopy and the philosophy behind his practice at the Institut du Poignet.
June 2026
European Congress of Hand Surgery
Participation at the European congress bringing together specialists in hand and wrist surgery.
April 2026
Wrist arthroscopy course
Focus course dedicated to wrist arthroscopy and minimally invasive techniques, with an emphasis on the diagnosis and treatment of ligament and TFCC injuries.
September 2025
International wrist arthroscopy course – India
Participation as faculty at an international course dedicated to wrist arthroscopy.
July 2025
The Diaconat-Roosevelt clinic recognised as an International Wrist Center
The hand surgery unit at the Diaconat-Roosevelt clinic is now labelled an International Wrist Center (IWC), the fifth French institution to receive this recognition.
Ongoing roles
IWAS–IRCAD Strasbourg
Director of the advanced wrist arthroscopy course, held at the IRCAD in Strasbourg.
European Board of Hand Surgery
Examiner for the European Diploma in Hand Surgery.
EWAS
Expert faculty for the European Wrist Arthroscopy Society.
International Wrist Center
Head of the International Wrist Center Grand Est, France.
Selected publications
- Scapholunate injuries: challenging existing dogmas in anatomy and surgical techniques. Journal of Hand Surgery (European Volume), 2021.
- Arthroscopic treatment of scaphoid nonunion with humpback deformity and DISI with corticocancellous bone grafting. Hand Surgery and Rehabilitation, 2019.
- Rotational stability test for the diagnosis of radial collateral ligament rupture in the fingers. Hand Surgery and Rehabilitation, 2017.
- Inside-out method to develop volar arthroscopic portals of the wrist in cadaver specimens. Hand Surgery and Rehabilitation, 2016.
Faculty invitations and course enquiries are welcome via the contact page.