Hand & Wrist Surgeon Upper Limb & Surgery Leeds

Trigger thumb or finger in children usually gets better on its own with no treatment. There is no evidence that splinting, or exercise make any difference. Your child’s hand function won’t be affected while waiting for it to get better. If patients have triggering of one or several of the digits refer for a steroid injection using the normal Adult Physiotherapy pathway via the ‘NHS eReferral Service’.
A local anaesthetic is applied  and an incision is made into your wrist and base of your hand, on the palm side. The 'Carpal Tunnel' is a narrow passage in your wrist, which is made up of small bones and a tough band of tissue which pull the tendons that bend the fingers. If the band off tissue presses onto the median nerve at this point, it can cause the symptoms of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Skin Surgery Clinic offers Lipoma Removal by surgical excision.

Each one is highly experienced in this area of surgery and also actively works as a Consultant within the NHS. The procedure takes place in one of our Minor Ops Suites and uses a local anaesthetic. Some Ganglion Cysts are suitable for surgical excision, which has a much reduced chance of recurrence. Ganglion Cysts can be aspirated with a needle, which can reduce pain. This  is a short procedure where your surgeon will use a syringe to remove as much of the tissue in the cyst as possible. I pride myself on being patient-centered and ensure your needs, as an individual, are at the heart of your treatment plan.
The possible complications of any surgery include an unexpected reaction to the anaesthetic, excessive bleeding, infection or developing a blood clot, usually in a vein in one of your legs . Complications specific to a trigger finger release include a small risk of injury to other nerves, blood vessels or tendons in the hand. Whether you choose conservative treatment, steroid injections, or surgery, recovery and rehabilitation are critical components of trigger finger treatment. A cortisone injection is a common treatment that reduces inflammation at the affected tendon.

You can have a second injection if the effect wears off, but it's often less effective than the first injection. Trigger finger is a condition where the tendon in a finger or thumb becomes irritated or inflamed, causing the digit to catch, lock, or stay bent when trying to straighten it. It occurs when the tendon sheath in the finger becomes narrowed or swollen.
These are serious complications that occur in the late stages of trigger fingers. About 89% of trigger finger patients will have difficulty in closing their fingers after 10 years of the illness. We are easily accessible by car from Leeds, Bradford and Ilkley and have a free car park on site. For most skin procedures you will be able to drive immediately after treatment but please ask our team for more aftercare details about your procedure if you are unsure. Working through a small incision near the base of your affected finger, a surgeon can cut open the narrowed section of tendon sheath.
If the membrane becomes inflamed , it makes it harder for the tendon to move, which in turn makes it difficult to bend or straighten the finger it connects to.

Cautery is used to stop any bleeding, and simple sutures are applied to close the wound. Finally, a dressing is applied, and wound care instructions are given. The cost trigger finger treatment leeds for the removal of one lipoma by surgical excision is £425, for the removal of more than one lipoma, the treatment cost will be discussed during your consultation.
However, to minimise the risk of recurrence, it's important to follow proper post-op care and engage in physiotherapy or other exercises. Trigger finger is caused by a problem with the tendons that bend the fingers. This can happen when the tendons become irritated, inflamed, or develop a build-up of scar tissue. This nodular scar on the tendon can catch on the roof of the tendon sheath that it glides through, causing a painful popping or clicking sensation. There can be some ongoing stiffness after hand surgery even if there is no more locking, and it may remain long-term.

We are home to one of Yorkshire's largest teams of experts in skin. Our team includes Consultant  Plastic Surgeons, Dermatologists, Doctors, Nurses, Healthcare Assistants and specialist Skin Practitioners. The procedure and aftercare was explained throughly and clearly.
Trigger finger treatment varies depending on its severity and duration. Skin Surgery Clinic offers Inverted Nipple Repair Surgery in the Minor Ops theatre at our CQC-registered private skin clinics in Leeds and Newcastle. In this video you can see an inverted nipple correction procedure being carried out by Mr Andrew Williams. Our patient speaks to us before and after the procedure to tell us how she found it. The video was filmed in our Minor Operations Suite at Skin Surgery Clinic.
Clinicians use a series of simple motor tests to identify carpal tunnel syndrome, though they may use electrodiagnostic tests, X-ray, or ultrasound to confirm the diagnosis. Treatment options that are disease modifying include steroid injections and surgery. Splinting immobilization of the finger may or may not be disease modifying. A trigger finger or trigger thumb release is a relatively minor operation which is performed using local anaesthesia. Because the operation is done under local anaesthetic there are usually no restrictions on eating or drinking before surgery, although you should check with your surgeon to be sure. Surgery is often useful for those patients with a trigger finger or trigger thumb that has failed to respond to non-operative treatment.

About 50% of trigger fingers are cured by a single shot and most will get at least temporary relief. The best way to treat a mild case of trigger finger may be just relative rest, heat and/or cold treatments, stretches, and possibly splinting. The  use of anti-inflammatories including naturopathic options such as turmeric is also useful. People who frequently use their hand in a repetitive manner are more prone to trigger finger. Also, there is an increased incidence in those with diabetes or rheumatoid arthritis.
At Skin Surgery Clinic we welcome all patients with a wide range of skin complaints. We aim to offer everyone a individualised approach to their skin. All procedures are carried out by a Consultant Plastic Surgeon, Consultant Dermatologist or specialist GP.