Hand & Wrist Surgery in London Treatments & Procedures

Fractures of the hand, wrist, or forearm are common after trauma, causing pain, swelling, and reduced movement. Many heal without surgery using splints and hand therapy, while complex cases may require a hand and wrist surgeon in London. Injuries may also involve nerves, tendons, and joints.

https://www.bssh.ac.uk/patients/conditions/31/general_information_on_hand_fractures

https://www.bssh.ac.uk/patients/conditions/hand_injuries

Tendons can become inflamed (tendinitis/tenosynovitis) due to overuse, arthritis, infection, or trauma, causing pain, swelling, and stiffness. Common conditions include trigger finger and De Quervain’s syndrome. Severe or persistent cases may require tendon and ligament repair by a hand surgery specialist London.

http://www.bssh.ac.uk/patients/conditions/18/trigger_fingerthumb

http://www.bssh.ac.uk/patients/conditions/19/de_quervains_syndrome

Ganglion cysts are the most common swellings in the hand and wrist, forming fluid-filled lumps from joints or tendon sheaths. While often harmless, they can cause discomfort or limit movement. Persistent cases may require assessment by a wrist specialist London.

https://www.bssh.ac.uk/patients/conditions/20/ganglion_cysts

Arthritis causes pain, swelling, and stiffness in joints and may affect fingers, thumb base, or wrist. It includes osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Treatment ranges from therapy to surgery depending on severity. A hand and wrist surgeon London may provide advanced hand arthritis treatment to restore function.

https://www.bssh.ac.uk/patients/conditions/24/basal_thumb_arthritis

Dupuytren’s disease is a benign thickening of palm tissue forming cords that gradually pull fingers into a bent position. It begins as a small lump and progresses over time. Early assessment by a private hand surgeon London helps guide treatment.

https://dupuytrens-society.org.uk/information/

Nerve compression occurs when pressure on a nerve causes numbness, tingling, and weakness in the hand. Carpal tunnel syndrome is the most common example. If symptoms persist, carpal tunnel surgery (nerve compression surgery) may be required by a hand and wrist surgeon London to relieve pressure and restore function.

Ligament injuries can cause wrist pain, weakness, and instability, sometimes making the wrist feel like it is “giving way.” Diagnosis and treatment may include wrist arthroscopy, a minimally invasive procedure used to assess and repair internal wrist damage. A wrist specialist London helps restore stability and function.

Tennis and golfer’s elbow are overuse injuries affecting tendons around the elbow, causing pain on the inner or outer side and reduced grip strength. These are commonly treated by a hand surgery specialist London, depending on severity and response to conservative care.

Infections can affect skin, joints, or deeper tissues of the hand and wrist, causing redness, swelling, pain, warmth, and reduced movement. Prompt treatment by a hand and wrist surgeon London is essential to prevent complications and preserve function.

Hand therapy is specialised rehabilitation focused on restoring movement, strength, and function after injury or surgery. It is essential after fractures, tendon repair, arthritis treatment, and post-operative care under a hand and wrist specialist London.

https://www.bssh.ac.uk/patients/what_is_hand_therapy.aspx