Author: cathy@buzzpandadigital.co.uk

It’s estimated that rheumatoid arthritis impacts nearly half a million people in the UK. It’s a condition that affects the tissues surrounding multiple joints and can result in pain, swelling and stiffness.  It is a type of inflammatory arthritis and an auto-immune condition, which means that the body mistakenly attacks healthy tissues such as joints,…

North West Hand Surgeon, Mr Randeep Mohil, is a leading provider of hand and wrist care in Lancashire and beyond. With clinics based at private hospitals in Preston and Blackburn, patients benefit from the latest imaging technology combined with leading expertise, and have access to the full-range of hand and wrist services. With NHS waiting…

Cubital tunnel syndrome occurs when the ulnar nerve, which passes through the cubital tunnel on the inside of your elbow, becomes irritated, inflamed and at times swollen. Common symptoms of cubital tunnel syndrome include: Aching on the inside of the elbow, that sometimes extends into the forearm and hand Tingling/numbness, particularly the ring and/or little…

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common condition. The condition occurs when the median nerve, one of the major nerves supplying the hand gets compressed as it travels through the carpal tunnel within the wrist. The tunnel itself is a narrow passageway and contains both the median nerve and 9 flexor tendons.  Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs…

WALANT or Wide Awake Local Anaesthesia No Tourniquet is a technique that can be used to treat patients with hand and wrist problems. This technique enables your surgeon to operate on you while you are awake. By injecting local anaesthetic in combination with adrenaline into the wrist/hand, it avoids the need for general anaesthesia.  By…