Hand & Wrist Conditions

The hand consists of the wrist, palm and fingers and is essential for everyday functional living. Each hand contains 27 bones and over 100 muscles and ligaments. The wrist, which contains eight small bones linked together by ligaments, is a complex joint that bridges the hand to the forearm. Issues with the hand and wrist are common and can affect bones, ligaments, tendons and nerves. Underlying conditions such as arthritis can also cause stiffness, numbness and contracture.

At London Hand & Wrist Specialists we have a team of experienced Hand & Wrist Consultants that are specialists within their field and able to treat a variety of hand and wrist conditions. The clinic is experienced at dealing with all hand and wrist problems including trauma and sporting injuries.

A list of our most commonly treated conditions is shown below. We recommend contacting us with any hand related issues you are experiencing that are not listed below as we may be able to help. Our Consultants have performed thousands of operations between them and are vastly experienced in all aspects of the hand.

Hand & Wrist Conditions We Treat

At London Hand & Wrist Specialists our surgeons are trained in the surgical and medical treatment of many different hand and wrist conditions.

A full list of conditions that can be treated by our Consultants are listed below.

Hand Rejuvenation 

A range of treatments are available to combat the effects of ageing on the hands such as chemical peels and lasers treatment.  Read more about hand rejuvenation and the treatment options available.

Dupuytren’s Contracture

Dupuytren’s Contracture is a condition where one or more fingers bend inwards the palm of your hand. Read more about Dupuytren’s Contracture and the treatment options available.

Breaks and Fractures

Hand and wrist breaks and fractures commonly occur following a fall onto an outstretched hand and require immediate medical attention. Read more about hand and wrist breaks and fractures and the treatment options available.

Sprains and Strains 

As the hand and wrist contain so many muscles and ligaments, strong bands of tissue that connect bones to one another, they are susceptible to sprains and strains. Read more about hand and wrist sprains and strains here.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Caused by compression of the median nerve in the wrist,  carpal tunnel syndrome causes pain, numbness and a tingling sensation in the hand and fingers. Read more about Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and the treatment options available.

Trigger Finger

A form of tenosynovitis associated with sports and the intensive use of computer games consoles and smart phones, it can cause the finger to bend towards the palm of the hand. Read more about Trigger Finger and the treatment options available.

Tendon Injury

Injuries to the tendons in the hand can cause severe functional loss if not treated properly. They are normally the result of a penetrating injury.  Read more about Tendon Injuries and the treatment options available.

 

Hand & Wrist Conditions We Treat

Patients can be reassured that London Hand & Wrist Specialists is part of the Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth, one of the UK’s leading private hospitals with an international reputation stretching back over 160 years.

The unit is supported by state-of-the-art imaging technology and expert nursing care to ensure you get the highest standard of patient care. The Hospital is renowned for its extremely high standards in all aspects of healthcare.

Please contact us for the first available appointment so that we can get you on the road to recovery.

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