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Hand & Wrist Services

At East Coast Orthopaedics, we provide expert assessment and management for conditions affecting the dexterity and function of the wrist and hand. 


Whether you are experiencing chronic joint discomfort, nerve-related symptoms, or the functional limitations following an injury, our priority is to restore the precise mechanics of your hand and wrist. 


We combine thorough clinical diagnosis with a focus on long-term recovery, dedicated to helping you reclaim the comfort and grip strength needed for your professional, creative, and personal pursuits.

Common Hand & Wrist Conditions We Treat

Acute & Sports Injuries

✚ Fractures and dislocations (All Age Groups)

✚ Stable / Non-displaced Fractures

✚ Tendinopathies & Bursitis

Degenerative & Chronic Conditions

✚ TFCC Tears / Chronic Wrist Pain

✚ Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (Median Nerve Compression)

✚ Stenosing Tenosynovitis (Trigger Finger) 

✚ Joint Inflammation / Bursitis / Severe Localized Pain

Detailed medical illustration of human hand & wrist anatomy with clinical labels - East Coast Orthopaedics
Operative Procedures

Hand & Wrist Operative Procedures

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A minor procedure to release the constricted tendon, restoring smooth, catch-free movement and full function to the finger.


Performed under local anaesthetic as a day procedure, the pulley release takes only minutes to complete and most patients regain full, pain-free finger movement within a few weeks with minimal rehabilitation required.



Trigger finger surgery

A minor procedure to release the constricted tendon, restoring smooth, catch-free movement and full function to the finger.

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Relieves pressure on the median nerve to eliminate numbness and restore hand strength and sensation.


The procedure involves dividing the transverse carpal ligament to decompress the nerve, with symptom relief often felt quickly after surgery and most patients returning to light daily activities within days of the procedure.



Carpal tunnel surgery

Relieves pressure on the median nerve to eliminate numbness and restore hand strength and sensation.

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Keyhole surgery to diagnose and treat internal issues, ensuring faster recovery and return to daily activity.


A fine camera inserted through small incisions, to assess and treat cartilage damage, ligament tears, and chronic wrist pain with greater precision than open surgery, reducing both recovery time and post-operative discomfort. These procedures are often supplemented with Platelet rich plasma or other biologics.

Wrist arthroscopy

Keyhole surgery to diagnose and treat internal issues, ensuring faster recovery and return to daily activity.

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Non-Operative Procedures

Non-Operative Care

Conservative management of all fractures in plaster/splint/orthotics

Conservative approach for stable fractures or nerve issues using custom bracing to protect functional hand use.

Patient Resources

East Coast Ortho resources and information on orthopaedic procedures, surgical demonstrations and recovery protocols 

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