Where it hurts · Wrist & Hand
Wrist &
Hand
Hands are unforgiving of delay. Small problems become disabling quickly, and early treatment usually keeps the solution simple.
What usuallycauses it.
- Carpal tunnel syndrome, causing night numbness and tingling
- Distal radius fracture, most often after a fall on the hand
- De Quervain's tenosynovitis at the base of the thumb
- Ganglion cysts and tendon sheath swellings
- Thumb base arthritis, which makes turning keys and lids painful
Signs that need prompt review
- Numbness that wakes you at night, or wasting at the base of the thumb
- Deformity or severe swelling after a fall
- A finger that will not straighten
- Fingers that turn pale, blue or cold
- Pain that prevents you gripping normally
Examined properly, explained plainly.
Examination covers tendons, joints and nerves, with specific tests for carpal tunnel and thumb-base arthritis. X-rays are used for injury; nerve conduction studies are requested when a nerve problem needs confirming.
Where this leads
Fracture & Trauma Care
Prompt assessment, stable fixation, and a clear plan for getting the limb working again.
Rehabilitation
The part that decides the result: supervised, measured recovery after injury and surgery.
Questions.
Can carpal tunnel improve without surgery?
Mild cases often improve with a night splint, activity change and treatment of underlying conditions. Persistent numbness or muscle wasting is an indication to release the nerve.
My wrist fracture is in plaster. Should my fingers move?
Yes. Moving the fingers, elbow and shoulder daily prevents stiffness and swelling while the wrist is protected.
Get a clear
answer.
A single consultation is usually enough to know what is wrong and what the options are.