Medical articles of Wrist surgery

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.
29/05/2024
Mr Andrew Logan
Orthopaedic hand surgeon
A quick guide to wrist surgery
There are many different reasons someone may have to undergo wrist surgery, such as an injury or wrist ganglions. In his latest online article, highly-experienced consultant orthopaedic hand surgeon Mr Andrew Logan offers his expert insight into the different procedures available, answering his patients most frequently asked questions.
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20/05/2024
Mr Angelos Assiotis
Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon
Broken wrist: what are my treatment options?
A broken wrist is a fracture of one or more of the bones in the wrist, most commonly the distal radius. It typically results from a fall onto an outstretched hand and causes pain, swelling, and sometimes deformity. Treatment varies from casting to surgery, depending on fracture severity. Leading consultant trauma and orthopaedic surgeon Mr Angelos Assiotis provides a guide to the symptoms and surgical options for treating wrist fractures.
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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.
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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27/11/2020
Mr Stephen Lipscombe
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Wrist joint replacement: when to have surgery for arthritis
If you have exhausted all non-surgical treatment options for your wrist arthritis, you may want to discuss with your specialist whether you are a suitable candidate for wrist joint replacement surgery as an effective way to relieve pain. We spoke to one of our wrist surgeons Dr Stephen Lipscombe all about the procedure and just how effective it can be.
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08/07/2020
Mr Andrew Logan
Orthopaedic hand surgeon
Carpal tunnel syndrome FAQs answered by a specialist
Carpal tunnel syndrome involves a sensation of pins and needles and numbness in the affected hand and wrist. If you think you have carpal tunnel syndrome or have been diagnosed with it, you'll likely have some questions. Mr Andrew Logan, an orthopaedic surgeon and hand and wrist specialist, provides you with answers to frequently asked questions.
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06/05/2020
Mr Andrew Logan
Orthopaedic hand surgeon
Wrist injuries: open surgery vs. arthroscopy
Are you currently experiencing persistent pain in your wrist? It is most likely that surgery is required in cases of fractures or traumatic injury. Here, one of our expert orthopaedic surgeons Mr Andrew Logan explains whether open surgery or wrist arthroscopy would be the better treatment for a wrist injury.
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01/03/2017
Ms Anna Moon
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Scapholunate ligament injuries and how to treat them
When a person falls over they can damage the scapholunate ligament which restricts the use of the wrist. Find out more about how these injuries can be treated.
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