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Clear, evidence-based information to help you understand your diagnosis, treatment options, and what to expect at every step of recovery.

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Hand & wrist guides with full explanations

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Select a condition to see a full explanation, anatomy, treatment options, and what to expect from recovery.

Fractures and injuries

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Fracture and trauma guides

Comprehensive information for patients with hand and wrist fractures, tendon injuries, and ligament damage.

Surgery pathway

From your first appointment to full recovery

Step-by-step guides for before, during, and after your hand or wrist procedure — including what to bring, how to prepare your home, and what recovery looks like week by week.

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Pre-operative assessment

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The day of surgery

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Immediate recovery

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Home recovery & hand therapy

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Follow-up review

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Surgery preparation

Surgery prep guides

Select your procedure below for a step-by-step guide covering your pre-assessment, the day of surgery, and your recovery — tailored to your specific operation.

Hand procedures

Hand surgery guides

Wrist procedures

Wrist surgery guides

General preparation

Applies to all procedures

Whatever your operation, some steps apply to everyone — fasting, medication review, arranging transport, and preparing your home. These are covered in every guide.

• No food from midnight before surgery

• Review blood thinners with your team

• Arrange a driver home

• Stop smoking before surgery

Hand therapist working with a patient on hand and wrist rehabilitation

Hand & wrist therapy

Physiotherapy guides

Hand therapy — sometimes called hand physiotherapy or occupational therapy — is a cornerstone of recovery for almost every hand and wrist condition. Select your diagnosis below for a phased exercise programme, key precautions, and what to expect from rehabilitation.

Hand conditions

Hand therapy guides

Wrist conditions

Wrist therapy guides

General principles

Hand therapy works best when started early

Early movement — even just gentle finger bending after surgery — helps prevent stiffness, reduce swelling, and improve long-term function. Your hand therapist will tailor the programme to your specific condition and surgery.

• Elevate to reduce swelling

• Move within the pain-free range

• Little and often beats long sessions

• Follow your therapist’s precautions

Patient reported outcomes

My outcome scores

These validated questionnaires help your clinical team track how your hand or wrist is affecting your daily life. Each takes about 2–3 minutes. Your answers are saved privately in your browser.

PRWHE

Patient-Rated Wrist/Hand Evaluation

15 questions assessing pain and function of the wrist and hand. Widely used and validated for wrist and distal radius conditions.

QuickDASH

11 questions measuring disability of the arm, shoulder, and hand. Validated, widely used internationally for upper limb conditions.