Hand
Conditions

A common injury where the tendon straightening the fingertip is damaged, causing the tip to droop and preventing full extension.

Injuries to the tendon(s) that bend the fingers, often caused by cuts or forced straightening, requiring specialist rehabilitation to restore function.

Specialist wound assessment and management for acute and complex hand wounds, including post-surgical wounds requiring specialist care.

A sprain or tear of the ulnar collateral ligament at the base of the thumb, commonly caused by a fall onto an outstretched hand.

An abnormal bend in the finger causing hyperextension at the middle joint and flexion at the tip joint, often associated with arthritis or injury.

Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis affecting the joints of the fingers and thumb, causing pain, stiffness and reduced function.

A condition where the finger or thumb catches or locks when bent, caused by inflammation of the tendon sheath in the palm.

A fibroproliferative condition of the palmar fascia causing progressive flexion contracture of the fingers. Specialist Hand Therapy is central to rehabilitation following needle fasciotomy, collagenase injection or fasciectomy.

Fractures of the bones of the hand, including the metacarpals and phalanges, requiring specialist rehabilitation to restore movement and strength.

Specialist rehabilitation for finger and partial hand amputations - including wound care, desensitisation, scar management and functional adaptation.