Hand & Wrist Conditions

Specialist care for hand, wrist and forearm conditions.

Not sure what condition you have? Start with your symptoms below and we’ll guide you to the most relevant hand and wrist problems.

Find your condition by symptom

Choose the option that best describes your symptoms to explore common hand, wrist and forearm conditions.

Hand & Finger Pain

Pain affecting the fingers or hand, including joints, tendons and soft tissues.

Numbness & Tingling

Conditions affecting the nerves, causing pins and needles, numbness or altered sensation in the hand.

Wrist Pain

Conditions causing pain on the thumb or little finger side of the wrist, often affecting grip and movement.

Injuries & Trauma

Acute injuries to the hand, wrist or forearm, including fractures, ligament injuries and tendon damage.

Stiffness, Deformity or Finger Problems

Conditions causing stiffness, bent fingers, joint changes or difficulty moving the hand.

Lumps & Swelling

Lumps or swelling in the hand or wrist, including cysts and soft tissue growths.

Weakness or Loss of Function

Problems affecting strength, coordination or the ability to use the hand, wrist or forearm normally.

Persistent or Unexplained Symptoms

Ongoing symptoms that do not clearly fit into one area.

Hand and Finger Pain

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Trigger Finger and Trigger Thumb

Pain, clicking and locking of a finger or thumb caused by narrowing of the tendon sheath.

Base of Thumb Arthritis

Painful arthritis at the base of the thumb causing weakness, stiffness, and difficulty with gripping and pinching activities.

Finger Joint Arthritis

Arthritis affecting the finger joints causing pain, stiffness, swelling, and reduced hand function.

Mucous Cyst

A fluid-filled cyst at the end joint of the finger, often associated with underlying arthritis.

Finger Fractures (Phalangeal Fractures)

Breaks in the bones of the fingers causing pain, swelling, and reduced movement

Hand Fractures

Breaks in the bones of the hand or fingers causing pain, swelling and loss of function.

Metacarpal Fractures

Breaks in the bones of the hand (metacarpals), commonly caused by trauma or impact.

Mallet Finger

Injury to the tendon that straightens the tip of the finger, causing it to droop.

Swan Neck Deformity

A finger deformity where the middle joint bends backwards and the fingertip bends down.

Boutonnière Deformity

A finger deformity where the middle joint bends down and the fingertip bends upwards.

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Wrist Pain

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Wrist Fracture

The wrist contains 8 small bones that form a joint with the two bones in the forearm, the Radius and the Ulna. The term ‘wrist fracture’ tends to refer to a break in one or both of these bones.

DeQuervain's Tenosynovitis

Pain on the thumb side of the wrist caused by irritation of the tendons that move the thumb.

Scaphoid Fracture

A break in one of the small wrist bones on the thumb side, often caused by a fall onto an outstretched hand.

Wrist Arthritis

Degeneration of the wrist joint causing pain, stiffness and reduced movement over time.

SNAC Wrist (Scaphoid Nonunion Advanced Collapse)

Arthritis of the wrist that develops following an untreated or unhealed scaphoid fracture (scaphoid nonunion), leading to progressive pain, stiffness and loss of function.

Scaphoid Nonunion

A scaphoid fracture that has failed to heal, causing ongoing wrist pain, weakness and reduced function.

Distal Radius Fractures

A break in the radius bone at the wrist, often caused by a fall onto an outstretched hand.

Scapholunate Ligament Injury

Injury to the scapholunate ligament causing wrist pain, weakness and progressive instability, which can lead to arthritis if untreated.”

Ulnar Impaction Syndrome

A condition where the ulna bone puts excessive pressure on the wrist joint, causing pain on the little finger side of the wrist.

Kienbock's Disease

A rare condition where the blood supply to the lunate bone in the wrist is disrupted, leading to bone damage and potential arthritis.

TFCC Tear

Injury to the cartilage and ligaments on the little finger side of the wrist causing pain and reduced stability.

Wrist Ligament Injuries

Injury to the ligaments of the wrist causing pain, instability and reduced function.

SLAC Wrist (Scapholunate Advanced Collapse)

A type of wrist arthritis that develops over time following injury to the scapholunate ligament, leading to pain, stiffness and reduced movement.

ECU Tendonitis

Inflammation or irritation of a wrist tendon on the little finger side causing pain and reduced stability.

Wartenberg's Syndrome

Irritation of a sensory nerve at the wrist causing pain, tingling or altered sensation on the back of the hand.

Rheumatoid Hand

Changes in the hand caused by rheumatoid arthritis, leading to pain, stiffness, deformity and reduced function.

Intersection Syndrome

Overuse injury causing pain on the thumb side of the wrist and forearm due to tendon friction.

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Numbness & Tingling

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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Compression of the median nerve at the wrist causing numbness, tingling and weakness in the hand.

Cubital Tunnel Syndrome

This is a condition resulting from an increase in pressure on the Ulnar nerve at the elbow.

Lacertus Syndrome

Compression of the median nerve at the elbow causing forearm pain, weakness and reduced hand strength.

Ulnar Nerve entrapment in Guyon's canal

Compression of the ulnar nerve at the wrist causing numbness, weakness and reduced hand function

Peripheral Nerve Injury

Damage to a nerve in the arm or hand causing numbness, weakness or loss of function.

Pronator Syndrome

Compression of the median nerve in the forearm causing pain, altered sensation and reduced hand function.

Wartenberg's Syndrome

Irritation of a sensory nerve at the wrist causing pain, tingling or altered sensation on the back of the hand.

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Injuries & Trauma

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Wrist Fracture

The wrist contains 8 small bones that form a joint with the two bones in the forearm, the Radius and the Ulna. The term ‘wrist fracture’ tends to refer to a break in one or both of these bones.

Scaphoid Fracture

A break in one of the small wrist bones on the thumb side, often caused by a fall onto an outstretched hand.

Skier's Thumb

Injury to the ligament at the base of the thumb causing pain, swelling and reduced grip strength.

SNAC Wrist (Scaphoid Nonunion Advanced Collapse)

Arthritis of the wrist that develops following an untreated or unhealed scaphoid fracture (scaphoid nonunion), leading to progressive pain, stiffness and loss of function.

Scaphoid Nonunion

A scaphoid fracture that has failed to heal, causing ongoing wrist pain, weakness and reduced function.

Distal Radius Fractures

A break in the radius bone at the wrist, often caused by a fall onto an outstretched hand.

Finger Fractures (Phalangeal Fractures)

Breaks in the bones of the fingers causing pain, swelling, and reduced movement

Scapholunate Ligament Injury

Injury to the scapholunate ligament causing wrist pain, weakness and progressive instability, which can lead to arthritis if untreated.”

Flexor Tendon Injury

Injury to the tendons that bend the fingers or thumb, leading to loss of movement and hand function.

Boxer's Knuckle

Injury to the stabilising structure of the extensor tendon causing pain and snapping over the knuckle.

Extensor Tendon Injury

Injury to the tendons that straighten the fingers or thumb, leading to loss of movement and hand function.

Hand Fractures

Breaks in the bones of the hand or fingers causing pain, swelling and loss of function.

Wrist Ligament Injuries

Injury to the ligaments of the wrist causing pain, instability and reduced function.

Metacarpal Fractures

Breaks in the bones of the hand (metacarpals), commonly caused by trauma or impact.

Jersey Finger

Injury to the tendon that bends the fingertip, causing loss of movement and grip.

Mallet Finger

Injury to the tendon that straightens the tip of the finger, causing it to droop.

Distal Biceps Tendon Injury

Injury to the tendon at the front of the elbow causing pain, weakness and reduced ability to bend or rotate the forearm.

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Stiffness, Deformity or Finger Problems

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Trigger Finger and Trigger Thumb

Pain, clicking and locking of a finger or thumb caused by narrowing of the tendon sheath.

Dupuytren's Contracture

A condition affecting the palm, where thickened scar tissue gradually pulls the fingers into a bent position, limiting hand function.

Finger Joint Arthritis

Arthritis affecting the finger joints causing pain, stiffness, swelling, and reduced hand function.

Flexor Tendon Injury

Injury to the tendons that bend the fingers or thumb, leading to loss of movement and hand function.

Upper Limb Spasticity

Increased muscle tightness in the arm or hand causing stiffness, reduced movement and difficulty with function

Jersey Finger

Injury to the tendon that bends the fingertip, causing loss of movement and grip.

Giant Cell Tumour of Tendon Sheath

A benign lump arising from the tendon sheath, commonly affecting the fingers or hand.

Swan Neck Deformity

A finger deformity where the middle joint bends backwards and the fingertip bends down.

Focal Hand Dystonia

A neurological condition affecting fine motor control in the hand, often seen in musicians and repetitive skill activities.

Boutonnière Deformity

A finger deformity where the middle joint bends down and the fingertip bends upwards.

Rheumatoid Hand

Changes in the hand caused by rheumatoid arthritis, leading to pain, stiffness, deformity and reduced function.

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Lumps & Swelling

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Ganglion Cyst

This is a benign lump that generally appears at the back of the wrist.

DeQuervain's Tenosynovitis

Pain on the thumb side of the wrist caused by irritation of the tendons that move the thumb.

Mucous Cyst

A fluid-filled cyst at the end joint of the finger, often associated with underlying arthritis.

ECU Tendonitis

Inflammation or irritation of a wrist tendon on the little finger side causing pain and reduced stability.

Giant Cell Tumour of Tendon Sheath

A benign lump arising from the tendon sheath, commonly affecting the fingers or hand.

Glomus Tumour

A small benign tumour under the nail causing severe pain and sensitivity to cold.

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Weakness or Loss of Function

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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Compression of the median nerve at the wrist causing numbness, tingling and weakness in the hand.

Base of Thumb Arthritis

Painful arthritis at the base of the thumb causing weakness, stiffness, and difficulty with gripping and pinching activities.

Cubital Tunnel Syndrome

This is a condition resulting from an increase in pressure on the Ulnar nerve at the elbow.

Lacertus Syndrome

Compression of the median nerve at the elbow causing forearm pain, weakness and reduced hand strength.

Ulnar Nerve entrapment in Guyon's canal

Compression of the ulnar nerve at the wrist causing numbness, weakness and reduced hand function

Radial Tunnel Syndrome

Compression of the radial nerve in the forearm causing pain around the elbow and forearm.

Peripheral Nerve Injury

Damage to a nerve in the arm or hand causing numbness, weakness or loss of function.

Pronator Syndrome

Compression of the median nerve in the forearm causing pain, altered sensation and reduced hand function.

TFCC Tear

Injury to the cartilage and ligaments on the little finger side of the wrist causing pain and reduced stability.

Musician's Hand

Loss of control, pain or reduced function in the hand affecting musical performance.

Extensor Tendon Injury

Injury to the tendons that straighten the fingers or thumb, leading to loss of movement and hand function.

Upper Limb Spasticity

Increased muscle tightness in the arm or hand causing stiffness, reduced movement and difficulty with function

Focal Hand Dystonia

A neurological condition affecting fine motor control in the hand, often seen in musicians and repetitive skill activities.

Intersection Syndrome

Overuse injury causing pain on the thumb side of the wrist and forearm due to tendon friction.

Distal Biceps Tendon Injury

Injury to the tendon at the front of the elbow causing pain, weakness and reduced ability to bend or rotate the forearm.

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome

A condition causing prolonged pain, swelling, and stiffness following injury or surgery, due to an abnormal response of the nerves in the affected limb.

Tennis Elbow

Overuse injury of the tendons at the outer elbow causing pain and reduced grip strength.

Golfer's Elbow

Overuse injury of the tendons on the inside of the elbow causing pain and reduced grip strength.

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Persistent or Unexplained Symptoms

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Radial Tunnel Syndrome

Compression of the radial nerve in the forearm causing pain around the elbow and forearm.

Ulnar Impaction Syndrome

A condition where the ulna bone puts excessive pressure on the wrist joint, causing pain on the little finger side of the wrist.

Kienbock's Disease

A rare condition where the blood supply to the lunate bone in the wrist is disrupted, leading to bone damage and potential arthritis.

Musician's Hand

Loss of control, pain or reduced function in the hand affecting musical performance.

Glomus Tumour

A small benign tumour under the nail causing severe pain and sensitivity to cold.

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome

A condition causing prolonged pain, swelling, and stiffness following injury or surgery, due to an abnormal response of the nerves in the affected limb.

Tennis Elbow

Overuse injury of the tendons at the outer elbow causing pain and reduced grip strength.

Golfer's Elbow

Overuse injury of the tendons on the inside of the elbow causing pain and reduced grip strength.

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Why patients choose iiS Health

Specialist hand and wrist care, built around rapid diagnosis and clear treatment planning.

Consultant-led care from your first appointment
On-site X-ray and ultrasound
Surgical and non-surgical treatment options
Specialist hand therapy support
No GP referral required

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about appointments, imaging, referrals and specialist hand and wrist care at iiS Health.

Do I need a GP referral?

No. You do not need a GP referral to arrange an appointment at IIS Health. Patients can contact us directly to book a consultation with a specialist hand and wrist clinician.

Many patients choose to self-refer for problems such as wrist pain, hand numbness, trigger finger, arthritis, sports injuries or recent trauma. Following your assessment, we can arrange any necessary imaging, including X-ray or ultrasound, and discuss both non-surgical and surgical treatment options where appropriate.

If you are using private medical insurance, some insurers may still request a GP referral before authorising treatment, so it is worth checking your policy in advance.

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Will I see a consultant specialist?

Yes. Patients at IIS Health are assessed by clinicians who specialise Yes. Patients at iiS Health are assessed by clinicians who specialise exclusively in hand and wrist conditions. Depending on your problem, this may include a consultant hand surgeon or a specialist hand therapist with expertise in upper limb conditions.

Our service is designed to ensure patients are directed to the most appropriate specialist from the outset, helping to avoid unnecessary delays and ensuring treatment is planned correctly from the beginning.

Whether your condition requires advice, imaging, therapy, injections or surgery, your care will be guided by a team focused specifically on hand and wrist problems.

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Can I have an X-ray or ultrasound on the same day?

Yes. iiS Health provides on-site imaging facilities including X-ray and ultrasound, allowing many patients to be assessed, investigated and diagnosed during the same visit.

This helps reduce delays and allows treatment planning to begin more quickly, particularly for conditions such as fractures, tendon injuries, arthritis, nerve compression and soft tissue problems.

If additional investigations are required, your clinician will discuss these with you and arrange the most appropriate next step.

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Do you offer non-surgical treatment?

Yes. Many hand and wrist conditions can be managed successfully without surgery. Treatment may include splinting, hand therapy, activity modification, injections or guided rehabilitation depending on your diagnosis and symptoms.

Our approach is focused on providing the most appropriate treatment for each individual patient rather than recommending surgery unnecessarily.

If surgery is required, this will only be recommended after a full assessment and discussion of the available options, expected outcomes and recovery process.

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What if I do not know what condition I have?

That is very common. Many patients attend iiS Health with symptoms such as pain, numbness, stiffness, weakness or swelling without knowing the exact cause.

The Conditions page has been designed to help patients explore common hand and wrist problems based on symptoms rather than requiring a diagnosis beforehand.

During your consultation, a specialist will assess your symptoms, examine your hand or wrist and arrange any necessary investigations to help identify the underlying condition and discuss the most appropriate treatment options.

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Do you treat recent hand or wrist injuries?

Yes. iiS Health offers rapid specialist assessment for recent hand and wrist injuries through the iiS Injury service.

This service is designed for patients who may have sustained a fracture, sprain, tendon injury, dislocation or laceration and want prompt specialist assessment without long delays in urgent care or emergency departments.

The iiS Injury package includes consultation, examination, X-ray imaging where required and immediate first-line treatment such as splinting or wound care if appropriate.

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How quickly can I be seen?

iiS Health aims to offer rapid access appointments for both routine and urgent hand and wrist problems. In many cases, patients can be accommodated on the same day or the following day, depending on the nature of the condition and the availability of the most appropriate specialist.

Patients with recent injuries may be suitable for urgent assessment through the iiS Injury service, while routine consultations are arranged as quickly as possible based on clinical requirements and consultant availability.

Weekend appointments may also be available in certain circumstances, although requests received later in the week may occasionally be scheduled within the following 48 hours.

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