Specialist care for hand and wrist pain.
At Albyn Hospital, you’ll also be supported by a dedicated team of specialists who work together to create a personalised treatment plan just for you—ensuring you feel, informed, secure and cared for every step of the way.
Any problems with our hands or wrists can swiftly become debilitating, impacting our ability to maintain regular daily activities.
Our team of leading consultant orthopaedic surgeons specialising in hand and wrist issues can help you return you to a pain-free lifestyle.
You can be assured of the highest standard of care when visiting our private outpatient centre here in Inverness.
Hand and wrist pain can result from a variety of causes, ranging from minor injuries to more serious conditions.
Hand and wrist pain can be caused by various conditions, including:
Hand and wrist pain can manifest in various ways, and symptoms can vary depending on the underlying cause. Some common symptoms associated with hand and wrist pain:
It is important to pay attention to these symptoms and seek medical advice from a specialist if they persist, worsen, or interfere with your ability to perform normal activities. Proper diagnosis and treatment can help alleviate pain and prevent further complications.
Your consultant will guide you through all available treatment options, ensuring you are actively involved in the decision-making process. Conservative treatments are normally trialled first, as many conditions can be effectively managed without the need for surgery.
If these treatment options fail to alleviate the pain, then surgery might be needed.
Some of the common procedures that are carried out by our orthopaedic hand and wrist consultants include:
Carpal tunnel release is a surgical procedure used to treat carpal tunnel syndrome, a condition caused by compression of the median nerve as it travels through the carpal tunnel in your wrist. This compression leads to symptoms such as pain, numbness, tingling, and weakness in the hand and fingers.
Trigger finger release is a treatment for trigger finger, a condition where one of your fingers or thumbs gets stuck in a bent position and may snap when you try to straighten it. This condition occurs when the tendon in your affected finger becomes inflamed and cannot smoothly glide through the tendon sheath.
Arthroscopic surgery is a minimally invasive surgical procedure used to diagnose and treat problems inside a joint in your hand and wrist.
Dupuytren's contracture releaseis a procedure aimed at treating this condition by removing or releasing the thickened and contracted fascia to restore finger movement.
Your consultant will be supported by an experienced and dedicated multi-disciplinary team of health care professionals and administration staff, ensuring the highest level of care in a friendly and comfortable environment at Albyn Hospital.
Our experienced physiotherapists at Albyn Hospital are an integral part of the team, providing post-surgical rehabilitation to support recovery after hand and wrist surgery.
Follow-up reviews and wound care can be provided out at Inverness Outpatient Centre.
During your consultation, your consultant orthopaedic surgeon will evaluate your symptoms, take a medical history, and perform a physical examination to assess the condition of your hand and wrist.
Depending on the findings of the physical examination and your medical history, your consultant may require you to have diagnostic tests such as an X-ray to provide detailed images of the bones, joints, soft tissues, and nerves in your hand and wrist.
Based on the diagnosis, they will recommend appropriate treatment options tailored to your specific condition and needs.
You will get an expert assessment with an experienced orthopaedic consultant specialising in treating hand and wrist conditions:
If you would like to make an appointment with a consultant here at the Inverness Outpatient Centre, you can use our handy online booking system or contact our friendly team on 01463 213227
Reception: 01224 383200
Mon: 8am-8pm
Thu: 8am-8pm
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