Dr James Small

March 25, 2026

Waiting 18 weeks for a surgical consultation isn't just a frustration; it's a barrier to your quality of life. Every day matters. You've likely felt the anxiety of not knowing whether you need an orthopaedic or plastic surgeon, all while your hand pain limits your daily routine.

March 25, 2026

What if that persistent clicking in your wrist isn't just a minor annoyance, but a structural tear that up to 70% of active adults initially mistake for a simple strain? You've likely felt the frustration of a weakened grip during your morning workout or the sharp, ulnar-sided pain that makes simple...

March 28, 2026

Last Tuesday, Sarah spent twenty minutes struggling to button her blouse before finally asking for help; a quiet, frustrating moment that many of the 53,000 people undergoing hand procedures in the UK each year know all too well. You've likely felt that same sharp sting of helplessness when your gri...

March 29, 2026

Imagine trying to type a simple email or grip your morning kettle, only for your finger to painfully lock in place, requiring you to physically pry it open with your other hand. For the 2% of the UK population living with this condition, these moments of "catching" aren't just frustrating; they're a...

March 25, 2026

Imagine waking up at 3:14 AM for the third night this week, desperately shaking your hand to clear the stubborn pins and needles that refuse to shift. You aren't alone; with over 53,000 procedures performed annually in England, it's clear that hand pain is a significant barrier to quality of life fo...