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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...

What is Dupuytren's Disease?

What is Dupuytren's Disease?

Dupuytren’s disease is a condition where the finger starts to curl into the palm.  Previously called the Viking disease because of a perceived Scandinavian origin, we now know that actually...

What is Dupuytren's Disease?

Dupuytren’s disease is a condition where the finger starts to curl into the palm.  Previously called the Viking disease because of a perceived Scandinavian origin, we now know that actually...

Carpal tunnel syndrome: is there anything else it could be?

Carpal tunnel syndrome: is there anything else ...

There are other conditions that cause tingling in the fingers, and these need be ruled out by your hand surgeon at a face to face consultation.  Sometimes you can have...

Carpal tunnel syndrome: is there anything else ...

There are other conditions that cause tingling in the fingers, and these need be ruled out by your hand surgeon at a face to face consultation.  Sometimes you can have...

How effective is carpal tunnel decompression surgery?

How effective is carpal tunnel decompression su...

Carpal tunnel decompression surgery is generally very effective.  Usually the horrible tingling that you get should go straight away after carpal tunnel decompression.  Any continuous numbness will usually get better,...

How effective is carpal tunnel decompression su...

Carpal tunnel decompression surgery is generally very effective.  Usually the horrible tingling that you get should go straight away after carpal tunnel decompression.  Any continuous numbness will usually get better,...

How is carpal tunnel decompression done?  What should I expect after carpal tunnel decompression surgery?

How is carpal tunnel decompression done? What ...

If non operative measures for carpal tunnel syndrome fail, then carpal tunnel decompression offers a safe and effective treatment to alleviate symptoms and protect your median nerve against further damage....

How is carpal tunnel decompression done? What ...

If non operative measures for carpal tunnel syndrome fail, then carpal tunnel decompression offers a safe and effective treatment to alleviate symptoms and protect your median nerve against further damage....