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Hand Surgery

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Carpal Tunnel

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Symptoms include numbness and tingling in the fingers which may worsen at night. A nerve conduction test is undertaken to confirm the condition. In its early stages, carpal tunnel can be treated with cortisone using ultrasound guided injections administered by a qualified hand surgeon. Relief can be felt as quickly as the next day following […]

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Osteoarthritis

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Osteoarthritis of the thumb Osteoarthritis can develop at any age but tends to be more common in people aged over 40 years or those who have had joint injuries. It can develop slowly, over months or even years. The most common symptoms are pain and stiffness of the joints. These symptoms may affect your ability […]

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Finger contractures

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Depending on the severity of the disease, a non-surgical option may be available. Pain free injections Recovery time is less than that with surgery. First the injection is administered in the contracture fingers and 24 – 48 hours after the first injection manipulation of these is performed and corrected. Dupuytren’s disease is a progressive condition […]

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Trigger finger

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Trigger finger occurs when the pulley at the base of the finger becomes too thick and constricting around the tendon, making in hard for the tendon to move freely through the pulley. Because of the increased resistance to the gliding of the tendon through the pulley, patients may feel pain or ‘popping’ and as the […]

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Sports injuries

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Mallet Finger Mallet finger, a rupture or tear of the tendon on the back of your finger, responsible for straightening the end joint. The end of the finger will ‘droop’ and cannot be actively straightening. Swelling, bruising and pain can be present. Surgery is required when a bone fracture is also present. Volar Plate Injury […]

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Nerve compression

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Damage from nerve compression may be minor or severe. Nerve compression in the hand can result in symptoms such as pain, tingling, numbness and general muscle weakness. The quicker you get a diagnosis and subsequent treatment for nerve compression, the quicker you will find relief. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by pressure […]

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Nail bed injuries

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The nail injury may be associated with damage to other parts of the finger, including fractures, damage to the tendons that straighten or bend the finger and damage to the fingertip. Simple crushes of the fingertip can result in pain as blood collects under the nail. In more severe cases, the nail may crack or […]

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Tendon injuries

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Extensor Tendon Injuries Extensor tendons are on the back of the hands and fingers and straighten the wrist, fingers and thumb. Usually the tendon is torn from the bone and if not treated, it may be hard to straighten one or more of the joints in the surrounding area. Mallet finger is a common injury […]

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Microsurgery

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Mr Rafael Acosta-Rojas a microsurgeon with over 20 years’ experience as a Microsurgeon. Mr Rafael Acosta-Rojas (MED0001642629) Registered medical practitioner, specialist plastic surgeon (specialist registration in Surgery – plastic surgery) specialises in: Microsurgery of the breast Hand microsurgery includes Carpal Tunnel, Osteoarthritis, Finger Contractures, Trigger Finger, Sports Injuries, Nerve Compression, Nail bed injuries, and Tendon Injuries   […]