Tired of living with painful hands and wrists? We offer fast access to quality orthoapedic treatment for hand and wrist pain at Bath Clinic in Bath. Whether you live in Bath or further afield, we’re here to help you. It’s time to take control of your health.
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common joint pain condition caused by increased pressure on your median nerve. It can result in numb or aching hands, or difficulty gripping with your thumb. There are several treatment options available for this, including wearing a wrist support device and performing specialist physiotherapy exercises assigned by your Physiotherapist.
At Bath Clinic, we also offer treatment in the form of surgery to stop nerve compression induced by carpal tunnel syndrome, which (in turn), helps alleviate your symptoms. Your Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon will make a small incision in the palm of your hand. They will then cut the tight ligament (called the flexor retinaculum) that forms the roof of the carpal tunnel. This stops the nerve being compressed, reducing your pain and improving your mobility.
Duputyren’s disease is a joint condition in which one or more of your fingers bend in towards your palm. This is due to the development of fibrous connective tissue between the tendons in your finger. The condition causes tightness and discomfort. Hand surgery for Duputyren’s disease involves straightening your bent finger or fingers so that the condition no longer interferes with your everyday life.
Hand surgery for Duputyren’s disease cannot cure the disease (your fingers might contract again in the future), but it can significantly improve your symptoms, allowing your hand to function as usual again.
At Bath Clinic, we offer hand surgery for Duputyren’s disease starting from £1,900*
Trigger finger is a condition that affects one or more of the tendons in your hand. This makes it difficult to bend your affected finger or thumb. Trigger finger can also cause swelling and inflammation, making it difficult to move your affected finger and perform regular everyday activities.
Fortunately, effective trigger finger treatment is available to help restore your finger function. Trigger finger treatment can involve following specialist exercises set by your Physiotherapist. We also offer surgery for those suffering with debilitating trigger finger symptoms.
During trigger finger surgery, your Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon will cut through the affected section of your tendon sheath, so that your tendon can move freely again.
It is rare for trigger finger to return after trigger finger surgery.
*This is a guide price for treatment when paying for yourself. The initial consultation and diagnostics are not included in the price. Prices are confirmed in writing after initial consultation with a Consultant Specialist. Aftercare may vary depending on your treatment. Further terms and conditions apply.
Appointment times to fit around your schedule;
Consistent care with the same healthcare team, who will support you throughout every step of your healthcare journey;
A dedicated multidisciplinary team of highly skilled specialists;
Flexible payment options to spread the cost of your care;
Fixed price packages with aftercare guaranteed, so you know the cost of your care up front;
Being at the heart of your care;
En-suite hospital rooms, including a TV, and
Free parking and convenient hospital access via public transport.
At Bath Clinic, we provide a range of bespoke facilities, including:
68 en-suite bedrooms with TV and WiFi;
17 comfortable consulting rooms;
A sophisticated imaging and diagnostic department, including X-ray, CT, MRI, ultrasound and digital mammography;
A well-equipped physiotherapy and rehabilitation department, with a gym, and a
Private GP service and health assessments.
Taking your next step shouldn’t be painful.
We’re here to make your healthcare journey a positive one.
Your Specialist Orthopaedic Consultant will begin your initial consultation by examining your medical history in detail. They will ask you a series of questions, including:
When did your symptoms start?
Have they gotten worse?
Does anything make them worse? Does anything make them better?
Have you received any treatment already, such as physiotherapy or prescribed medication?
Your Consultant will then carry out a careful physical examination of your hand and wrist.
You may be referred for additional investigations to help with your diagnosis. This could be an X-ray, ultrasound or MRI scan. Our comprehensive diagnostic technologies, CT and MRI scanners. We can arrange this testing for you on the day of your consultation for rapid reporting, analysis and diagnosis.
After your Consultant and healthcare team have confirmed your diagnosis, they will discuss your results and tailored treatment plan with you.
You will be supported by the same expert Consultant from the beginning of your first consultation, to the first step in your tailored treatment plan, right through to your bespoke recovery period.
Remember, you are at the heart of your care.We will ensure you remain consistently informed throughout.
You can share any questions or concerns you have with your Consultant at your initial consultation. They will be able to provide you with relevant, accurate information.
There are many reasons why you might require hand and wrist treatment.
Often, we take the function of our hands and wrists for granted, because we forget how important they are in our performance of simple everyday activities, such as driving, shopping and eating.
Our hands allow us to touch, hold and grasp objects. Our wrists facilitate the movement of our hands, acting as a hinge joint that can flex, extend and move from one side to the next.
We can experience hand and wrist pain for many reasons. Sometimes, this pain is temporary, caused by repetitive strain due to the fulfillment of everyday activities. It can be treated with traditional pain relief and rest. In other instances, hand and wrist pain can be caused by joint pain conditions or traumatic injury. The reasons why you might need hand and wrist treatment include:
Osteoarthritis: This type of arthritis causes chronic pain and stiffness, which (in turn) has a negative impact on your overall mobility and function. This is the most common type of arthritis in the UK, occurring when the smooth cartilage which cushions your joints becomes worn down over time – most commonly as you age.
Rheumatoid arthritis: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) currently affects more than 400,000 people in the UK. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an inflammatory joint condition caused by an autoimmune process, which occurs when your body mistakenly attacks its healthy cells. This often causes severe pain, swelling, inflammation and limited mobility.
Trauma: A broken finger, broken wrist, or crushing injury are all forms of hand trauma that can be caused by an impact injury, such as a sudden fall or accident when playing sport.
Trigger finger: As described previously, trigger finger is a condition that affects one or more of the tendons in your hand, making it difficult to bend your affected finger or thumb. The condition can be understandably frustrating and uncomfortable to manage.
There are many other conditions that can result in hand and wrist pain.
You can experience many different hand and wrist symptoms induced by joint conditions or injuries. These symptoms include:
Swelling;
Pain;
Tenderness;
Inflammation;
Stiffness;
Deformity, and
Reduced mobility.
These symptoms and conditions can all have an impact on your everyday life, preventing you from carrying out the everyday activities required to function, as well as the hobbies and aspects of life that you love.
Fortunately, there are many treatment options available to help you manage your pain and get back to feeling like you.
