Treatments

Hand and wrist treatments, clearly explained.

A guide to the conditions we treat most often. Each page covers what the problem is, how it is diagnosed and what the realistic options are — from splints and therapy to a day-case operation.

Nerve conditions

3 treatments

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Numbness, tingling and weakness in the hand caused by pressure on the median nerve at the wrist.

Cubital Tunnel Syndrome

Compression of the ulnar nerve behind the elbow, causing tingling in the little and ring fingers.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Numbness, tingling and weakness in the hand caused by pressure on the median nerve at the wrist.

Tendon conditions

3 treatments

Trigger Finger

A finger that catches, clicks or locks as it bends, caused by thickening of a flexor tendon pulley.

De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis

Pain on the thumb side of the wrist from inflammation of the tendons that move the thumb.

Trigger Finger

A finger that catches, clicks or locks as it bends, caused by thickening of a flexor tendon pulley.

Joint and arthritis

3 treatments

Thumb Base Arthritis

Wear at the joint at the base of the thumb, causing pain with pinch and grip.

Thumb Base Arthritis

Wear at the joint at the base of the thumb, causing pain with pinch and grip.

Wrist Arthritis

Stiffness and pain in the wrist from joint wear or inflammation.

Lumps and contractures

3 treatments

Ganglion Cyst

A soft, fluid-filled lump arising from a joint or tendon sheath.

Ganglion Cyst

A soft, fluid-filled lump arising from a joint or tendon sheath.

Dupuytren’s Contracture

Thickening of tissue in the palm that pulls the fingers gradually into a bent position.

Trauma and fractures

3 treatments

Hand and Finger Fractures

Broken bones in the hand or fingers, from simple knocks to sporting injuries.

Tendon Injuries

Cuts or ruptures of the tendons that bend or straighten the fingers.

Hand and Finger Fractures

Broken bones in the hand or fingers, from simple knocks to sporting injuries.

Next step

Ready to take the next step?

If hand or wrist symptoms are affecting your comfort, confidence, work, sleep or everyday activities, specialist assessment can help you understand what is happening and what can be done.