Carpal Tunnel Release
What is carpal tunnel syndrome? Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition where there is increased pressure on a nerve that crosses the front of your wrist (the median nerve).The median…
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Dupuytren’s Fasciectomy
What is Dupuytren’s disease? Dupuytren’s disease is a condition where scar-like tissue forms just beneath the skin of your fingers and the palm of your hand. It mainly affects the…
Excision of a Ganglion
What is a ganglion? A ganglion is a lump under your skin that contains fluid.Ganglions usually form near joints. 3 in 4 ganglions form near the wrist. They are also…
Tennis Elbow
What is tennis elbow? Tennis elbow is caused by wear and tear of the tendons on the outside of your elbow, causing pain, stiffness and, sometimes, weakness. What are the…
Trapeziectomy
What is the trapezium? The trapezium is the cube-shaped bone in your wrist that is joined to the base of your thumb (trapeziometacarpal joint). How does osteoarthritis happen? Osteoarthritis is…
Arthroscopy of the Wrist
What is an arthroscopy of your wrist? An arthroscopy (keyhole surgery) is performed to diagnose and treat problems in your wrist joint. It involves examining the inside of the joint…
Surgery for De Quervain’s Disease
What is de Quervain’s disease? De Quervain’s disease causes pain when you move your wrist and thumb, and usually a tender swelling at the base of your thumb.The two tendons…
Trigger Finger Release
What is trigger finger? Trigger finger is a condition where your finger jams or gets stiff, or straightens with a painful snap. It can also affect your thumb.The tendons that…
Ulnar Nerve Compression
What is ulnar nerve compression? The ulnar nerve goes round the back of the inner side of your elbow (sometimes called your ‘funny bone’). It then goes through a tight…