We offer effective private treatment for hand and wrist problems at The Huddersfield Hospital
Hand and wrist pain can make the simple activities in life feel overwhelming. Pain, stiffness or weakness in a hand or wrist can have a significant effect on your ability to carry out your normal tasks and activities.
There are many effective treatment options available to help alleviate your symptoms and manage your pain. At The Huddersfield Hospital, our national network of experienced specialists are here to help and will ensure you receive a prompt diagnosis and personalised treatment plan to ensure you return to better health as quickly as possible.
Conditions that most commonly cause symptoms in the hand and wrist include:
• Osteoarthritis –the most common type of arthritis in the UK, causes pain and stiffness in joints. It can develop in the wrist, fingers and thumb. As the arthritis progress, symptoms tend to get worse.
• Carpal tunnel syndrome – caused by compression of the median nerve (one of three main nerves in your hands and arms) as it passes through the wrist. This leads to weakness and/or pain.
• Ganglion – swelling around the hand or wrist, caused by a build-up of fluid.
• Trigger finger – caused by inflammation of a tendon. This leads to a finger bending and becoming fixed in a ‘trigger finger’ position. Surgery will often be required to ‘release’ the finger back into its normal resting position.
• Dupuytren’s disease - a thickening of the layer beneath the skin in the palm of the hand, causing the fingers to contract.
Hand and wrist conditions can develop and worsen over time and are often related to ageing or overuse. It’s also common for us to see patients with hand or wrist injuries that they have acquired through physical activity & sport.
Your specialist will be able to determine the appropriate scans and tests for a fast and accurate diagnosis. Further examinations such as MRI, CT, X-ray or ultrasound can be easily arranged at The Huddersfield Hospital or nearby Circle Health Group Sites.
Many surgical procedures relating to the hand and wrist can be performed under local anaesthetic as day-case procedures, meaning you can go home the same day.
The dedicated physiotherapy department at The Huddersfield Hospital works closely with the hand and wrist surgeons to provide immediate post-surgery care and ongoing rehabilitation.
Our professional hand and wrist surgeons will tailor treatment to you and ensure you are fully supported pre and post-operation by the experienced multidisciplinary team at The Huddersfield Hospital.
If you are experiencing any of the following common conditions, consider booking a private appointment with a hand and wrist consultant.
When you first meet with your consultant, they will take a medical history and talk with you about your symptoms in detail.
They will want to know:
• What are your symptoms?
• How long have you had these symptoms?
• Are your symptoms constant or intermittent?
• Have you had hand and wrist surgery previously?
• How are your symptoms limiting your daily activities?
Some conditions may benefit from further investigations such as diagnostic imaging or pathology appointments which can be arranged for you onsite, or at another Circle Health Group Hospital.
Once a diagnosis has been made, your consultant will discuss options with you so that you can make an informed choice about your treatment plan.
When you visit The Huddersfield Hospital in West Yorkshire for investigation or treatment for hand and wrist conditions, you will benefit from:
Fast access to a hand and wrist expert – We understand hand and wrist conditions are best treated as early as possible. This is why our consultants can see you for an assessment without a delay. An earlier diagnosis means that any necessary treatment can be arranged before your symptoms progress any further.
Personalised care – We offer bespoke treatment packages to ensure you get the best results possible. You will always see the same consultant and they will oversee every aspect of your care from your initial consultation to your post-treatment follow ups
A multidisciplinary approach – Your consultant is supported in their work by a number of other specialists, including physiotherapists, radiologists, pain consultants, anaesthetists, oncologists, neurologists and nurses. You will always be supported by the most appropriate person every step of the way during your treatment.
Convenient Appointments – It is easy to book an appointment for a time that is convenient to you. For convenience, we can also offer remote consultations by telephone or video call if required (and where clinically appropriate).
For peace of mind and expert care for your spinal concerns, please contact us to book an appointment now. We look forward to welcoming you to The Huddersfield Hospital and helping you to access the support you need without delay.
