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Patient-facing guides to common hand and upper-extremity conditions — what they are, how they’re diagnosed, when surgery is indicated, and what recovery looks like.

  1. Dupuytren's disease

    A plain-language guide to Dupuytren's disease — what it is, what causes it, how it is diagnosed, and the contemporary treatment options including needle fasciotomy and limited fasciectomy. Written for patients by a consultant hand surgeon.

  2. Carpal tunnel syndrome

    A plain-language patient guide to carpal tunnel syndrome — symptoms, diagnosis, conservative care, and when surgery is the right step. Written by a hand surgeon.