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By Miss Sally-Anne Phillips
26.09.24
Orthopaedic surgeon

A different kind of palm reading: What to know about Dupuytren's contracture

If you are struggling with your fingers bending in and stubbornly refusing to budge, it’s not that they’re mutinous nor developing a mind of their own. You might be dealing with Dupuytren’s contracture, a chronic condition that causes the fingers to freeze in place. A leading consultant orthopaedic surgeon Miss Sally-Anne Phillips breaks down how the condition occurs and the options for treatment.

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By Miss Sally-Anne Phillips
20.09.24
Orthopaedic surgeon

Figuring out finger and thumb arthritis: what it is and how to treat it

Top orthopaedic surgeon, Miss Sally-Anne Phillips, keeps a finger on the pulse to all the questions you may have about finger and thumbs arthritides, such as their symptoms and how you can treat them.

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By Miss Sally-Anne Phillips
30.05.23
Orthopaedic surgeon

Base of thumb arthritis: Expert insight on symptoms, diagnosis and treatment

Highly respected consultant hand and wrist surgeon Miss Sally-Anne Phillips gives an expert guide to base of thumb arthritis, including the various treatment options available, in this informative article for patients.

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By Miss Sally-Anne Phillips
14.03.23
Orthopaedic surgeon

Carpal tunnel syndrome: causes and treatment

Any condition can cause carpal tunnel, but it’s mainly provoked by conditions which cause swelling in the carpal tunnel itself. Examples of these conditions include diabetes, pregnancy, arthritis, injuries (mainly to the hand) and thyroid disease.

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