Medical plastic surgery on the hand
Mr Anthony McDonald performs medical plastic surgery on hands to relieve painful and sometimes debilitating conditions such as:
Arthritis
What types of arthritis are there? Osteoarthritis from wear and tear is the most common Other types include inflammatory forms such as rheumatoid arthritis and arthritis associated with conditions such as psoriasis. What are the symptoms? Pain Stiffness Swelling Deformity What can be done? Splints – can support the joint and help control pain. They…
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
What is the carpal tunnel? The carpal tunnel is a space at the level of the wrist bound by the bones of the wrist (carpal bones) at the back and a strong fibrous band at the front, called the transverse carpal ligament. One of the main nerves to the hand, the median nerve, travels through…
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Dupuytren’s Disease
What is it? Described by Baron Dupuytren in 1800s. Fibrosis of a fascial layer in the hand. Like scar tissue. Not cancerous. May take the form of nodules (lumps), cords or both. Skin may be involved due to connections of the fascial layer. Joints can be become bent over because of tightening of the fibrous…
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Ganglions
Ganglions are swellings filled with a clear jelly which commonly occur around the wrist, in the palm of the hand or in the fingers. They usually form close to tendons or joints. Sometimes they are painful due to stretching of the surrounding tissues. Types of Ganglions Wrist ganglions May occur on the front or back…
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Trigger Finger
Triggering is a clicking or locking of the finger or thumb when the digit is bent or straightened. It occurs because the tendon tunnel becomes narrowed at the entry point in the palm of the hand. This results in the tendon catching at the narrowing and at times this can be painful. What can be…
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