Treatments

Dupuytren’s Fasciectomy

By Jodie Bawden / May 13, 2020 / Comments Off on Dupuytren’s Fasciectomy

A Dupuytren’s fasciectomy should straighten your fingers and give you a worthwhile improvement in the function of your hand.

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Excision of a Ganglion

By Jodie Bawden / May 13, 2020 / Comments Off on Excision of a Ganglion

A ganglion is not serious. If it is causing problems, your surgeon can remove it.

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Trigger Finger Release

By Jodie Bawden / May 13, 2020 / Comments Off on Trigger Finger Release

Trigger finger is a condition where your finger jams or gets stiff. If treatment with steroid injections has failed, surgery should allow your finger to move freely.

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Trapeziectomy

By Jodie Bawden / May 13, 2020 / Comments Off on Trapeziectomy

Osteoarthritis at the base of your thumb can cause pain when you use your thumb and prevent you from performing normal activities. A trapeziectomy can relieve the pain and so improve how your thumb works.

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Cervical Laminectomy

By Jodie Bawden / May 13, 2020 / Comments Off on Cervical Laminectomy

Cervical spinal stenosis is where the spinal canal narrows in your neck, causing weakness or numbness in your arms and legs. The aim of surgery is to prevent further damage to your spinal cord.

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Lumbar Spinal Decompression

By Jodie Bawden / May 13, 2020 / Comments Off on Lumbar Spinal Decompression

Lumbar spinal stenosis is where the spinal canal narrows in your lower back. This may cause pain or weakness in your legs. The aim of surgery is to prevent your symptoms getting worse.

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Lumbar Microdiscectomy

By Jodie Bawden / May 13, 2020 / Comments Off on Lumbar Microdiscectomy

A slipped disc is where the spongy centre of a disc bulges out and puts pressure on a nerve where it leaves your spine. The aim is to relieve the pressure on the nerve so it can recover.

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Removing Metalwork

By Jodie Bawden / May 13, 2020 / Comments Off on Removing Metalwork

Metalwork is often used in operations to help bones to heal. Once your bones have healed, your surgeon may recommend removing the metalwork to reduce or prevent any problems it may cause.

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Lumbar Discectomy

By Jodie Bawden / May 13, 2020 / Comments Off on Lumbar Discectomy

A slipped disc is where the spongy centre of a disc bulges out and puts pressure on a nerve where it leaves your spine. The aim is to relieve the pressure on the nerve so it can recover.

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Breast Reduction

By Jodie Bawden / May 13, 2020 / Comments Off on Breast Reduction

A breast reduction is an operation to make your breasts smaller. You should consider the options carefully and have realistic expectations about the results.

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