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.
Hand and wrist conditions
Carpal tunnel syndrome
De Quervain's syndrome
De Quevain's tenosynovitis, pain or difficulty when you move your thumb.
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.
Fracture
A fractured or broken bone is normally the result of a high force impact, or another bone weakening condition, such as osteoporosis or bone cancer.
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.
Stress fractures / Hairline fractures
Fractures of the bone that are caused by repeated stress over time, making them a common sporting injury.
Tennis elbow
This is most commonly the result of overuse and repeated stress on the tendons in the elbow, from sport or physical work. Surgery is often a last resort when conservative measures have not been successful.
Wrist pain
PAIN IN IN WRIST OR UP THE LOWER PART OF THE ARM
Our hand and wrist specialists can help treat all manner of conditions, including fractures and soft tissue injuries
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