Medical articles of Hand surgery

22/04/2025
Mr Elliot Sorene
Hand, wrist and elbow orthopaedic surgeon
Transforming thumb mobility: Advanced base of thumb joint replacement for enhanced hand function
The base of the thumb plays a vital role in gripping, pinching and overall hand movement. When arthritis or injury affects this area, it can lead to significant pain and reduced mobility. Fortunately, modern surgical techniques - particularly base of thumb joint replacement - are offering patients long-term relief and improved function.
17/09/2024
Written by Top Doctors
From desk jobs to hand pain: Understanding and preventing repetitive strain injuries
While repetitive strain injuries are a common consequence of desk jobs, early recognition of symptoms and proactive measures can significantly reduce the risk of long-term damage. Here, Mr Paul Davey, renowned consultant orthopaedic hand and wrist surgeon, provides an expert insight into the causes, symptoms, and treatments of repetitive strain injuries, offering practical advice.
09/04/2024
Mr Senthooran Raja
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Dupuytren's contracture surgery and its benefits
Leading orthopaedic surgeon Mr Senthooran Raja details Dupuytren's contracture and the positive results surgery can bring in this informative article.
26/07/2023
Miss Kerstin Oestreich
Plastic, Cosmetic and Hand Surgeon
Hand surgery: your questions answered
In her latest online article, renowned plastic, cosmetic and hand surgeon Miss Kerstin Oestreich answer your most frequently asked questions regarding hand surgery. She explains the different techniques and approaches and what is taken into consideration prior to the surgery, among many other interesting points.
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08/06/2023
Mr Stephen Lipscombe
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Dupuytren’s contracture: A guide to surgical and non-surgical treatment
For patients with Dupuytren’s contracture, the range of both surgical and non-surgical treatment options available helps most people to manage their condition effectively. In this informative article, highly revered consultant orthopaedic surgeon Mr Stephen Lipscombe details the available options and also discusses the most common ways the condition can affect the hand's function.
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05/04/2023
Mr Alistair Phillips
Consultant Hand, Wrist, and Elbow Surgeon
Carpal tunnel syndrome: How is it treated?
Revered consultant hand, wrist and elbow surgeon Mr Alistair Phillips sheds light on the treatment options for carpal tunnel syndrome in this informative article for patients.
12/12/2022
Mr Andreas Baumann
Consultant Hand and Shoulder Surgeon
Hand surgery: The last resort in a series of treatments
The general term for various surgical procedures which aim to reduce pain and restore function in the hand, wrist or forearm is hand surgery. Highly-regarded consultant hand and shoulder surgeon Mr Andreas Baumann offers an expert insight into the area. He explains exactly what hand surgery involves, the potential complications and what recovery is like following surgery, among other important points.
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02/09/2021
Miss Samantha Tross
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Carpal tunnel syndrome article series: An introduction
Expert medical attention is required to address the discomfort and potential permanent nerve damage that carpal tunnel syndrome can cause. Renowned consultant orthopaedic surgeon Miss Samantha Tross goes into comprehensive detail about the condition, discussing how it's surgically treated and diagnosed. In this first article in a three-part series, she introduces us to the syndrome and its' symptoms.
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05/03/2021
Mr Alistair Jepson
Orthopaedic Surgeon
What are the options for treating my thumb arthritis?
If you have pain in your thumb pain for no reason, or if your pain doesn’t go away after injury, you may have the start of thumb arthritis. One of our top consultant orthopaedic specialists, Mr Alistair Jepson, explains the symptoms and what treatments he can offer for thumb arthritis.
23/02/2021
Mr Andrew Logan
Orthopaedic hand surgeon
How the COVID-19 pandemic could affect your hand surgery
Hand and wrist specialist Mr Andrew Logan explains COVID-19's impact on elective hand surgery, as well as what to do if you injure your hand and/or wrist during the pandemic.
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