CaRi-heart technology
Revolutionary new technology to assess the risk of a serious heart condition or heart attack – many years before anything happens.
Hand and wrist
If you're living with the pain of carpal tunnel syndrome, osteoarthritis, or a fracture in your hand or wrist, we can help. Our specialist team will give you expert, end-to-end care for these conditions and many more.
Your guide to hand and wrist conditions and treatment
No matter what stage of life you’re at, or what your occupation, your hands are always in use. We don’t often consider the dexterity needed for precise movements and, although it’s the vital connection joint between our hands and forearms, many of us take our wrists for granted. Both the hand and wrist are highly complex structures, full of tendons, ligaments, and bones, and when something goes wrong, the impact can be enormous.
Whether you’ve experienced a sudden injury or are suffering with wear and tear from overuse, we can help restore the vital mobility, strength and function in your hand and wrist. Our specialists have pioneered many advanced surgical techniques for a wide range of conditions affecting the hand and wrist, including peripheral nerve compressions (carpal and cubital tunnel syndrome), Dupuytren's disease, trigger fingers and thumbs, and arthritis affecting the joints of the hand and wrist.
Meet our hand and wrist experts
Our consultant hand and wrist specialists are leaders in their field and are experts in the diagnosis and management of all hand and wrist conditions. They work closely with a multidisciplinary team including plastic surgeons to provide expert diagnosis and treatment for all conditions, getting you back to a pain-free life as soon as possible.
We offer a wide range of pioneering treatments at each of our hospitals, located in London, Cheshire, and the West Midlands. From musicians and professional athletes to people who have suffered everyday injuries, or are coping with debilitating arthritis, our expert team have helped thousands of people just like you back to a full and pain-free life as soon as possible.
Common hand and wrist conditions
Hand and wrist arthritis
This is a common condition that can affect people of all ages, causing pain and inflammation in the joints in the hand and wrist.
Dupuytren's disease
This condition is caused by a build-up of thick fibrous tissue in the palm of the hand. It leads to a progressive deformity, where one or more fingers bend into the palm.
Carpal tunnel syndrome
A condition where pressure on a nerve in the wrist impacts control of movement in both the wrist and hand, often accompanied by a tingling sensation, numbness and pain.
Common hand and wrist treatments
Ganglion cyst removal
A ganglion cyst is a bump on the fingers or wrist. While benign, it can cause pain and restrict movement. Treatment can include draining the cyst or surgery to remove the tissue if it persists.
Trigger finger release
Otherwise known as stenosing tenosynovitis, this condition causes your finger or thumb to lock. If steroid injections fail to treat the condition, a small operation can help.
Small joint replacement surgery
When arthritis affects your knuckles or the base of your thumb, surgery to replace your joint with an artificial one can prove an effective solution to relieve pain and restore movement and function.
Andy’s story
Keeping his music alive after his thumb surgery
Andy is a founder and CEO of a global automotive consultancy, which requires running a number of large events, traveling for roadshows, conferences and networking. Outside work, he has a deep passion for music and plays guitar and drums almost every single day.
After being diagnosed with arthritis by his doctor, Andy was referred to Mr Mark Phillips, a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at London Bridge Hospital, part of HCA Healthcare UK. With many years of experience in performing hand and wrist surgeries, he has a particular interest in performance-related conditions in musicians.
Paying for your own treatment
We see patients who are self-funding their treatment as well as those with medical insurance policies. We work with all the major private insurers, for example Bupa, AXA and many more. If you’re paying for your own healthcare and are considering hand and wrist treatments, we offer a guide to the payment options available.
Booking your appointment
To book your HCA UK appointment with one of our hand and wrist experts, you can call or book online using our consultant finder. Remember to have your referral letter to hand. If you have private medical insurance, you’ll also need your membership number and authorisation code. We’ll confirm your appointment on the phone or online. If you have any special requests, we’ll get back to you either by phone or email within 24 hours.