What we treat
Conditions we treat
Hand & Wrist conditions
The Hand Clinic has facilities for microsurgery, small joint arthroscopy, small joint replacement, tendon surgery and fracture fixation. The very latest techniques such wrist small joint replacement for arthritis are available.
Trauma
Fractures – wrist, fingers, scaphoid, forearm / Dislocations / Lacerations / Ligament ruptures
Nerve conditions
Tingling fingers / Carpal tunnel syndrome / Cubital Tunnel Syndrome / Radial Tunnel Syndrome / Lacerations / CRPS-RSD
Sports Injuries
This is a particular interest based upon his experience with many elite athletes and players across a broad range of sports.
Arthritis
Painful and swollen Thumbs, Wrists, Fingers / Steroid injections / Joint replacements – wrist, ulnar head, finger / Joint Fusions – partial, total / Rheumatoid and other inflammatory disorders
Trigger Finger
A finger that clicks, catches or locks.
Other
Dupuytren's Disease, Xiapex/Collagenase, Needle fasciotomy Surgery / Lumps and Bumps, Ganglions, Tumours, Nodules / Simple elbow conditions, Tennis and Golfers elbow, Biceps tendinopathy
Free downloadable resource: David Warwick's GP textbook of Hand Surgery (PDF).
Explore in depth
Dupuytren's & joint replacement
Two of the conditions Professor Warwick treats most often, each with a dedicated page.
What I do not treat: Children / Complex Elbows / Microsurgical conditions.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does a hand surgeon treat?
Conditions of the fingers, hand, wrist and forearm — including trauma and fractures, nerve conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome, arthritis, sports injuries, Dupuytren’s disease, trigger finger, and lumps and bumps such as ganglions.
What does Professor Warwick not treat?
He does not treat children, complex elbows or microsurgical conditions.
Will I be offered non-surgical treatment first?
Wherever possible, safe and simple non-operative treatments such as hand therapy and injections are considered before surgery.