Mr Rupert Wharton

Rupert Wharton is a consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Hand and Wrist surgeon in Central and South-West London.  He has a practice and research interest in sports injuries and fractures of the hand and wrist, as well as elective problems including wrist arthroscopy, arthritis, dupuytren's disease and nerve compression such as carpal and cubital tunnel syndrome.

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  • What is the recovery time after surgery for Dupuytren's disease?

    What is the recovery time after surgery for Dup...

    Surgery for dupuytren's disease may take the form of a needle fasciotomy, or an open fasciectomy.   A needle fasciotomy is a local anaesthetic procedure designed to cut the cords...

    What is the recovery time after surgery for Dup...

    Surgery for dupuytren's disease may take the form of a needle fasciotomy, or an open fasciectomy.   A needle fasciotomy is a local anaesthetic procedure designed to cut the cords...

  • Can I have an injection to improve my Dupuytren's?

    Can I have an injection to improve my Dupuytren's?

    Dupuytren's disease is caused by the body laying down cells that form scar tissue over normal fascia bands (the bands that give shape to your hand and keep the muscles...

    Can I have an injection to improve my Dupuytren's?

    Dupuytren's disease is caused by the body laying down cells that form scar tissue over normal fascia bands (the bands that give shape to your hand and keep the muscles...

  • What happens after Needle procedures for Dupuytren's disease?

    What happens after Needle procedures for Dupuyt...

    Prior to a needle fasciotomy or needle aponeurotomy you will be prepared as if you are having an open operation, but the skin will not be cut.  Your hand will...

    What happens after Needle procedures for Dupuyt...

    Prior to a needle fasciotomy or needle aponeurotomy you will be prepared as if you are having an open operation, but the skin will not be cut.  Your hand will...

  • How can Dupuytren's Disease be treated?

    How can Dupuytren's Disease be treated?

    Unfortunately stretching exercises and hand therapy don’t classically help to prevent the contracture from occurring.  When it becomes very bothersome Mr Wharton offers two types of treatment.  For thick cords...

    How can Dupuytren's Disease be treated?

    Unfortunately stretching exercises and hand therapy don’t classically help to prevent the contracture from occurring.  When it becomes very bothersome Mr Wharton offers two types of treatment.  For thick cords...

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