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Primary Care Community Surgery information for health professionals
We offer a range of procedures and treatments, all procedures performed by qualified hospital consultants.
To make a referral for one of the services listed below please complete the form below and email it please email us at msk.doctors@nhs.net
Carpal Tunnel
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common disorder that can affect anyone, especially those who type on computers or do repetitive motions with their hands. It's characterized by numbness, tingling, and pain in the hand and wrist. The cause of this discomfort is the compression of the median nerve as it passes through a narrow passageway in the wrist called the carpal tunnel. To relieve this pressure, carpal tunnel release surgery may be recommended to remove part of the ligament that covers the carpal tunnel and reduce pressure on the median nerve. Carpal tunnel release surgery is covered by the NHS on MSK Doctors CSS under local anaesthetic on an outpatient basis.
Ganglion Excision
A ganglion is an abnormal, non-cancerous lump of tissue that may form on the joints, tendons or ligaments of the wrist and fingers. Although some are harmless, in some cases a Ganglion can cause discomfort or pain. When this occurs, it may be necessary to have a ganglion excision procedure to remove the growth. Recovery time after this procedure varies from person to person but most people can return to normal activities within 7-10 days.
Ganglion surgery is covered by the NHS on MSK Doctors CSS under local anaesthetic on an outpatient basis.
Trigger Finger / Thumb
Trigger finger is a medical condition that affects the tendons and muscles in your fingers. It often occurs when repetitive movement or strain is placed on a finger, making it difficult to bend or straighten the finger. Surgery or injections can be performed under local anaesthetics to treat this condition. After successful treatment, full mobility and strength can be restored to my hands so they don't feel stiff anymore.
Trigger finger surgery is covered by the NHS on MSK Doctors CSS under local anaesthetic on an outpatient basis.
Ulnar Nerve Release
Increased pressure on the ulnar nerve often leads to numbness in the ring finger and little fingers. Ulnar nerve release surgery is an effective way to treat this malady's symptoms.
Ulnar nerve surgery is covered by the NHS on MSK Doctors CSS under local anaesthetic on an outpatient basis.
Tennis Eblow
Tennis elbow is usually caused by overusing the muscles attached to your elbow and used to straighten your wrist. If the muscles are strained, tiny tears and inflammation can develop near the bony lump (the lateral epicondyle) on the outside of your elbow. Injections and Surgery may be used as a last resort to treat the damaged part of the tendon.
Skin Lesions
MSK Doctors can deal with small skin lesions and most benign lumps on the limb and body within the community surgical scheme. For lesions that is more than 3cm please contact secondary care team. Skin lesion surgery is covered by the NHS on MSK Doctors CSS under local anaesthetic on an outpatient basis.
