Hand & Wrist Surgery

Precision Diagnosis. Modern Reconstruction. Restoring Reliable Function.

Hand and wrist problems can have a major impact on daily life. Pain, weakness, numbness, stiffness, instability, or loss of dexterity can affect work, sport, hobbies, sleep, and even simple everyday tasks.

Some conditions develop gradually through wear, repetitive loading, arthritis, tendon irritation, or nerve compression. Others occur suddenly after falls, sporting injuries, fractures, tendon injuries, or more complex trauma.

The hand and wrist are highly specialised structures made up of multiple small joints, ligaments, tendons, nerves, and moving parts working together with remarkable precision. Because of this complexity, careful diagnosis is essential. The same MRI finding or x-ray appearance can mean very different things depending on symptoms, examination findings, stability, movement patterns, and functional demands.

Many conditions improve with splinting, therapy, injections, activity modification, or time. Where surgery is appropriate, the aim is to restore reliable function, reduce pain, improve stability, and allow confident use of the hand and wrist again.

I assess and treat a wide range of hand and wrist conditions, including:

Ulnar-sided wrist pain
Wrist instability
TFCC injuries
Scapholunate (SL) ligament injuries
Scaphoid fractures and nonunion
Thumb base arthritis
Wrist arthritis
Tendon injuries and reconstruction
Nerve compression syndromes
Dupuytren’s disease
Fractures and post-traumatic deformity
Complex reconstruction and revision surgery

Private patients are welcome, and referrals are accepted from GPs, physiotherapists, osteopaths, sports physicians, emergency departments, and other healthcare providers.

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Surgical Procedures

Hand and Wrist Rehabilitation & Recovery

Rehabilitation is key to recovery after hand and wrist surgery. Dr Watt explains therapy, timelines, and what influences healing.

Post-Traumatic Deformity & Complex Reconstruction

Some injuries heal with ongoing dysfunction. Dr Watt outlines complex reconstruction options for malunion, chronic instability, and failed surgery.

Dupuytren’s Disease

Dupuytren's disease affects the palm and fingers over time. Dr Watt outlines symptoms, progression, and treatment options available.

Stenosing Tenosynovitis & Common Degenerative Hand Conditions

Trigger finger, De Quervain's tenosynovitis, and related conditions often develop together. Dr Watt outlines causes and treatment options.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome & Nerve Compression

Carpal tunnel syndrome is the most common nerve compression condition. Dr Watt explains symptoms, treatment, and endoscopic release options.

Tendon Injury & Reconstruction

Tendon injuries can significantly affect hand function. Dr Watt outlines causes, symptoms, and reconstruction treatment options.

Scapholunate (SL) Ligament Injuries

Scapholunate ligament injuries can be difficult to diagnose and may lead to long-term instability. Dr Watt outlines assessment and treatment options.

Scaphoid Fractures & Nonunion

Scaphoid fractures are common after falls and can be easy to miss. Dr Watt outlines diagnosis, treatment, and nonunion reconstruction.

Wrist Arthritis & Reconstructive Options

Wrist arthritis varies widely between patients. Dr Watt outlines common causes, symptoms, and reconstructive treatment options available.

Thumb Base Arthritis & Thumb Joint Replacement

Thumb base arthritis is a common cause of hand pain. Dr Watt outlines symptoms, non-surgical care, and modern joint replacement options.

Ulnar-Sided Wrist Pain & Wrist Instability

Ulnar-sided wrist pain is often dismissed as a sprain, but it can involve ligament injury or instability. Dr Watt outlines the causes, symptoms, and…