In our modern, technology-driven world, it's no secret that smartphones have become an indispensable part of our daily lives. From communication to entertainment, we rely heavily on these handheld devices for various tasks. However, as our dependence on smartphones grows, so do concerns about the potential health implications associated with prolonged use. One such concern is the development of trigger thumbs, a condition that can be exacerbated by excessive mobile phone use. Trigger ... Read More

Hand surgeon Caringbah Sutherland Shire Sydney Arthritis can potentially occur in any joint. In the hands, a common location is in the joint at the base of the thumb, where it joins the wrist. Technically known as the first carpometacarpal (CMC1) joint, this joint involves the bone at the bottom of the thumb that’s located in the hand itself, along with one of the carpal bones, which are the small wrist bones. Arthritis in the thumb base joint can have a huge impact on a person’s ... Read More

Sutherland Shire hand surgeon A scaphoid fracture is a common type of wrist fracture. It usually occurs after a person attempts to break a fall on an outstretched hand, although car crashes and sports injuries can also cause this type of fracture. It’s important to receive treatment for a scaphoid fracture, in order to avoid complications.    What is a scaphoid fracture? How can it occur? What are the treatment options for this type of fracture? Do you need surgery for a ... Read More

Hand doctor Sydney  Infections of the nail bed are very common. Medically known as paronychia, this condition can affect either fingernails or toenails. It usually gets better quickly, but sometimes a minor surgical treatment may be needed.  What causes paronychia? Paronychia starts when bacteria enter a small cut or break in the skin around the cuticle (at the base of the nail) or the nail fold (at the sides of the nail). Over the course of the next few hours to days, various signs of ... Read More

Carpal tunnel surgery Sydney When a person first visits a doctor to discuss problems with their hand, one of the things that the doctor may order is a type of test called nerve conduction studies. These can be used to assess the function of various nerves of the arm and hand, to determine what the best treatment options would be.  What is it like to have nerve conduction studies? What do the results mean for your treatment? What are nerve conduction studies? Nerve conduction studies, ... Read More

Sydney hand surgeon When arthritis affects one or more joints of the hand, it generally causes symptoms like pain, stiffness, and difficulty moving the affected joints. However, even though the symptoms are similar, not all arthritis is the same. There are a few different types of arthritis. Two common types of arthritis are osteoarthritis and inflammatory arthritis (such as rheumatoid or psoriatic arthritis). Although both conditions ultimately involve inflammation of the joints, these two ... Read More

Wrist replacement surgeon Sydney Arthritis in the wrist can cause a variety of symptoms, including pain, stiffness, and limitations on mobility. People can develop arthritis due to wear and tear on the joint with aging, a past injury to the wrist, or an inflammatory condition (like rheumatoid arthritis). For a person with wrist arthritis, nonsurgical options are usually tried first. This generally involves physical therapy, splinting, and injections into the wrist joint. If these options ... Read More

Sydney joint surgeon After a joint injury, the initial healing process can take a few weeks to months. Many people believe that once this process is complete, the joint is back to normal, and they won’t have to worry about it again. However, even if an injury appears to have healed well, it can sometimes lead to additional problems with the joint later on.   An injured joint may develop inflammation months to years after the initial injury. This is known as post-traumatic arthritis, and ... Read More