Hand and wrist surgery focuses on the bones, joint and cartilage of the lower arm, from the elbow downwards.
We rely on our upper limbs and when they are causing problems it can be difficult to get on with everyday life and surgery may be the right solution. Conditions of the hand that may require surgical treatment are arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, trigger finger, Dupuytren’s contracture and trauma and injury.
The team at Tyneside Surgical Services specialise in the following procedures:
- Trigger Finger Release – Trigger finger is a condition where the tendons in the finger cannot easily move and remains in a curved position so it looks like it is pulling a trigger. Surgery to correct this condition involves cutting into the tendon sheath so that the tendon can move again
- Carpal Tunnel Decompression – A surgical procedure to minimise pain from carpal tunnel syndrome by making an incision on the roof of the carpal ligament
- Palmar Fasciectomy – Surgery to treat Dupuytren’s contracture by removing thickened connective tissue through an incision
- Ganglion Removal – a procedure to remove fluid filled swellings that occur near a joint or tendon
- Trapeziectomy – involves removal of the trapezium bone located at the base of the thumb often performed to treat arthritis and pain
- Ulnar Nerve Decompression – For treatment of cubital tunnel syndrome and involves an incision near the elbow to release pressure on the nerve
- De Quervaun Procedure – The surgical release of contricted tendons on the thumb side of the wrist
- Needle Aponeurotomy – Less invasive than a dupytrens release. This procedure can sometimes be used to straighten bent fingers.
As with other orthopaedic procedures, our consultants are trained in and practice minimally invasive techniques where appropriate to improve surgery outcomes by minimising infection and reducing recovery time.
Hand surgery may be performed under general or local anaesthetic.
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