Circle Cheshire Clinic
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Phone
Reception: 01606 535500
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Opening hours
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Car parking
Free car parking for patients and visitors
If you’re struggling with joint pain problems, you’re not alone. Joint and musculoskeletal conditions affect millions of people across the UK.
Living with joint pain, and limited movement from joint pain, can be hugely challenging, but there are many highly effective treatments available to help you embrace everyday life again – without the pain. These are delivered by skilled and experienced consultant orthopaedic specialists who focus on relieving your pain, improving your joint function, and addressing the underlying cause of your symptoms.
Living with joint pain, and limited movement from joint pain, can be hugely challenging, but there are many highly effective treatments available to help you embrace everyday life again – without the pain. These are delivered by skilled and experienced consultant orthopaedic specialists who focus on relieving your pain, improving your joint function, and addressing the underlying cause of your symptoms.
At the Circle Cheshire Clinic in Northwich, we offer the highest standard of private healthcare for the local community. Our clinic is home to a team of dedicated orthopaedic consultants who can diagnose and treat your joint pain condition with a wide range of excellent services, from minimally invasive procedures to more complex surgery.
We don’t just treat people from Northwich—many people travel from outside of Cheshire, Greater Manchester, and beyond to experience our exceptional care.
When you go private, you can access treatment with a consultant of your choice at a time and place that suits you.
To find out more about Circle Cheshire Clinic, call us or book online to arrange your first appointment.
Your first appointment with an orthopaedic specialist is an important step in your journey toward getting expert help for your joint pain problems. During this consultation, your orthopaedic consultant will take the time to understand your symptoms, medical history, and specific healthcare needs.
The consultation will typically involve an in-depth discussion of how your symptoms impact your everyday life, along with a physical examination to assess the extent of your joint movement and function. Your consultant may recommend further diagnostic tests, such as an X-ray, MRI, or blood work, to confirm the nature of your joint issue and how it has affected your overall health.
If scans or tests are needed, you may need to return for a follow-up appointment to discuss the results. After a diagnosis has been made, your orthopaedic consultant will explain their findings in detail and outline the recommended treatment options available to you. This includes non-surgical options such as tailored physiotherapy and steroid injection treatment, or surgical options like joint replacement and repair surgery. Your consultant will also discuss the cost of treatment, often offered as a fixed-price package.
The consultation will typically involve an in-depth discussion of how your symptoms impact your everyday life, along with a physical examination to assess the extent of your joint movement and function. Your consultant may recommend further diagnostic tests, such as an X-ray, MRI, or blood work, to confirm the nature of your joint issue and how it has affected your overall health.
If scans or tests are needed, you may need to return for a follow-up appointment to discuss the results. After a diagnosis has been made, your orthopaedic consultant will explain their findings in detail and outline the recommended treatment options available to you. This includes non-surgical options such as tailored physiotherapy and steroid injection treatment, or surgical options like joint replacement and repair surgery. Your consultant will also discuss the cost of treatment, often offered as a fixed-price package.
Following your consultation, you will receive a letter to your home address summarising your diagnosis and treatment options, giving you the clarity and confidence you need to make your next steps.
At the Circle Cheshire Clinic, our brilliant team of orthopaedic surgeons can perform many treatment options for joint pain. This includes:
The excision of a ganglion cyst is a minor surgical procedure to remove a fluid-filled lump that typically forms near your joints, most commonly on your wrist or hand. During the procedure, your consultant will make a small incision over the cyst. They will carefully separate it from the surrounding tissues, ensuring the entire cyst and its stalk (which connects it to your joint or tendon sheath) are removed to minimise the risk of it growing back. After your consultant has removed the cyst, they will close the incision with stitches and apply a bandage or dressing over the wound.
A toe amputation is a surgical procedure performed to remove one or more of your toes, usually due to severe infection, trauma, gangrene, or complications from conditions like diabetes or poor circulation. Your consultant will begin by making an incision around the base of your affected toe, carefully cutting through your skin, muscles, tendons, and, if necessary, the bone. Special care is taken to preserve as much healthy tissue as possible and to ensure proper blood flow to the surrounding area. Your consultant will remove any damaged or infected tissue surrounding your bone to prevent infection from spreading.
Endoscopic treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome is a minimally invasive surgical procedure used to relieve pressure on the median nerve in your wrist, which happens when your carpal tunnel passageway (a passageway containing nerves, tendons, and ligaments) is compressed. Your consultant will insert an endoscope, which is a thin tube with a camera and light attached to the end of it, into the incision to guide their movement as they perform the procedure. They will use specialist instruments to cut the transverse carpal ligament, which is pressing on the median nerve. This release alleviates the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome, which include numbness, stiffness, and tingling.
This is a surgical treatment for Dupuytren's contracture, a condition that causes your fingers to permanently bend toward your palm due to thickened tissue under your skin. The procedure involves removing both the abnormal fascia (the connective tissue responsible for the contracture) and the overlying skin. After this tissue is removed, your consultant will use a skin graft from another part of your body to cover the wound.This approach is often used when the disease recurs after a previous surgery or when the contracture is more severe.
By removing a larger portion of tissue, including your skin, the contracture is less likely to return.
An open release of the sheath of a tendon is a surgical procedure used to treat trigger finger, a condition that occurs when your finger becomes stuck in a bent position due to the constriction of your tendon sheath. Your tendon sheath is a protective covering that surrounds your tendons and helps control the movement of your fingers and thumbs. In trigger finger, this sheath becomes thickened or inflamed, causing your tendon to become stuck, making it difficult to straighten your finger smoothly.
During the procedure, your consultant will make a small incision at the base of your affected finger or thumb. They will then locate and cut the A1 pulley (which is the part of your tendon sheath responsible for restricting movement). Once the pulley is released, they will test your finger's movement to ensure the tendon can glide smoothly, before closing the incision with stitches.
Whatever the treatment you need for joint pain, whether surgical or non-surgical – our team of experts at Circle Cheshire Clinic are here to support you on your journey to better joint health.
The excision of a ganglion
The excision of a ganglion cyst is a minor surgical procedure to remove a fluid-filled lump that typically forms near your joints, most commonly on your wrist or hand. During the procedure, your consultant will make a small incision over the cyst. They will carefully separate it from the surrounding tissues, ensuring the entire cyst and its stalk (which connects it to your joint or tendon sheath) are removed to minimise the risk of it growing back. After your consultant has removed the cyst, they will close the incision with stitches and apply a bandage or dressing over the wound.
Toe amputation
A toe amputation is a surgical procedure performed to remove one or more of your toes, usually due to severe infection, trauma, gangrene, or complications from conditions like diabetes or poor circulation. Your consultant will begin by making an incision around the base of your affected toe, carefully cutting through your skin, muscles, tendons, and, if necessary, the bone. Special care is taken to preserve as much healthy tissue as possible and to ensure proper blood flow to the surrounding area. Your consultant will remove any damaged or infected tissue surrounding your bone to prevent infection from spreading.
Endoscopic treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome
Endoscopic treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome is a minimally invasive surgical procedure used to relieve pressure on the median nerve in your wrist, which happens when your carpal tunnel passageway (a passageway containing nerves, tendons, and ligaments) is compressed. Your consultant will insert an endoscope, which is a thin tube with a camera and light attached to the end of it, into the incision to guide their movement as they perform the procedure. They will use specialist instruments to cut the transverse carpal ligament, which is pressing on the median nerve. This release alleviates the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome, which include numbness, stiffness, and tingling.
Dupuytren's dermofasciectomy with graft
This is a surgical treatment for Dupuytren's contracture, a condition that causes your fingers to permanently bend toward your palm due to thickened tissue under your skin. The procedure involves removing both the abnormal fascia (the connective tissue responsible for the contracture) and the overlying skin. After this tissue is removed, your consultant will use a skin graft from another part of your body to cover the wound.This approach is often used when the disease recurs after a previous surgery or when the contracture is more severe.
By removing a larger portion of tissue, including your skin, the contracture is less likely to return.
An open release of the sheath of a tendon
An open release of the sheath of a tendon is a surgical procedure used to treat trigger finger, a condition that occurs when your finger becomes stuck in a bent position due to the constriction of your tendon sheath. Your tendon sheath is a protective covering that surrounds your tendons and helps control the movement of your fingers and thumbs. In trigger finger, this sheath becomes thickened or inflamed, causing your tendon to become stuck, making it difficult to straighten your finger smoothly.
During the procedure, your consultant will make a small incision at the base of your affected finger or thumb. They will then locate and cut the A1 pulley (which is the part of your tendon sheath responsible for restricting movement). Once the pulley is released, they will test your finger's movement to ensure the tendon can glide smoothly, before closing the incision with stitches.
Whatever the treatment you need for joint pain, whether surgical or non-surgical – our team of experts at Circle Cheshire Clinic are here to support you on your journey to better joint health.
At Circle Cheshire Clinic, you will experience the highest standards of care in a fresh, modern environment. The clinic, which opened its doors in 2024, offers brand-new, boutique facilities in the heart of Cheshire’s scenic countryside.
Our multidisciplinary teams are here to enhance your physical and emotional wellbeing on your journey to better health.
We have comprehensive diagnostic technology to ensure you get the diagnosis you need, including an MRI and CT scanner.
Our private consulting and treatment rooms give you space and privacy to experience tailored care with your dedicated specialist, at a time that suits you. Your treatment is 100% tailored to your needs, meaning we diagnose your condition and build your treatment plan based on many factors, such as how the condition impacts your body specifically and the personal circumstances surrounding your recovery. You won’t just be treated by a consultant of your choice, but a team of skilled practitioners, such as nurses and other specialist doctors, who will be there for you every step of the way.
When you choose to go private with the Circle Cheshire Clinic in Northwich, you will experience many benefits:
- Flexible appointment times to fit your routine
- Fast access to the best standards of care, helping ease your anxiety
- Ample parking, and many other facilities to ensure you feel comfortable
- Affordable, fixed-price packages with aftercare included Dedicated care from a team of multidisciplinary experts, helping you every step of the way
If you’re ready to take control of your joint pain and get back to normal, everyday life, we’re here for you. Book online today or call us on 01606 535500 to get started.
