Medical articles from Mr Andrew Fitzgerald

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12/06/2023

Orthopaedic Surgeon

What are the different types of hand and wrist arthritis?

In this article, Mr Andrew Fitzgerald, an esteemed consultant orthopaedic surgeon, outlines the types of arthritis that can affect the hand and wrist.

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04/05/2023

Mr Andrew Fitzgerald

Orthopaedic Surgeon

Frequently asked questions about trigger finger

Trigger finger takes place in the flexir tendon, which is the tendon which bends the finger in the hand. It can affect any of the fingers and also the thumb. We speak to highly experienced consultant orthopaedic surgeon Mr Andrew Fitzgerald who answers your questions about trigger finger.

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27/06/2019

Mr Andrew Fitzgerald

Orthopaedic Surgeon

Bursitis of the shoulder, elbow, hip, knee or foot

Bursitis is a common condition that causes aches and tenderness in different areas of the body. One of our expert orthopaedic surgeons Mr Andrew Fitzgerald explains what happens when either the shoulder, elbow, hip, knee or foot are inflamed thanks to the condition and what you can do about it.

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18/06/2019

Mr Andrew Fitzgerald

Orthopaedic Surgeon

Dupuytren’s contracture: the Viking disease explained

Dupuytren’s contracture is a condition affecting the hand and fingers, which can leave the patient unable to straighten their fingers. Experienced orthopaedic surgeon Mr Andrew Fitzgerald explains.

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26/03/2019

Mr Andrew Fitzgerald

Orthopaedic Surgeon

Common hand and wrist conditions

When nerves in our hands, wrists and elbows become compressed we can experience problems with our grip strength and dexterity, as well as pain and discomfort. Two of the most common hand and wrist conditions are carpal tunnel syndrome and cubital tunnel syndrome. Mr Andrew Fitzgerald, an experienced orthopaedic surgeon and expert in treating hand, wrist and elbow problems, summarises these common conditions.

21/03/2019

Mr Andrew Fitzgerald

Orthopaedic Surgeon

Do I need back surgery?

Back pain can really be a cause of concern for some people. Back surgery is a potential option to treat the condition but only after other options have been exhausted. Leading Orthopaedic surgeon Mr Andrew Fitzgerald explains the possible ways to help back pain and whether spinal surgery is necessary.