Trigger Finger

Trigger Finger - what actually is that? Well despite it's name, it is nothing to do with actual guns, and a lot to do with pain in the tendons in the fingers. Trigger Finger is a more user friendly name used to encompass the medical condition referred to as stenosing tendovaginitis or tenosynovitis. In this blog we explore this common condition and look into ways of easing the pain and the symptoms.

How To Avoid Piling On The Pounds Over Christmas

Did you know the average woman can put on as much as an extra 5lb over the Christmas period. Our Blog gives you some tips on how to avoid piling on too many pounds over the holidays.

Extreme Surgery - A New Trend? We Think Not!

Little girls have always dreamed of growing up to look like beautiful princesses. This used to just be a dream that only became a reality if you were lucky enough to inherit great genes. But these days with treatments becoming safer, quicker and more affordable, we ask - why are people going to such extremes, and do surgeons agree help them?

Cosmetic Surgery For Christmas?

Would you consider buying your loved one the gift of cosmetic surgery this Christmas? Or perhaps you are secretly hoping that Santa brings you vouchers for a tighter tummy or bigger boobs? Whatever your thoughts on the matter - "gifting' procedures is a trend that is definitely on the rise.

Gynecomastia - Keeping Abreast Of A Mans Breasts

Man Boobs! Yep, that's right we said it! “Man Boobs”, or “Moobs” as they are often referred to, can be an embarrassing and unsightly problem for both adolescent and grown men alike. But what causes these ladylike lumps to grow on such manly chests? And is there help at hand to have them reduced or permanently removed?

Battle to looking younger continues but why choose a facelift?

The aging process is something not one of us can avoid. As it takes its course, our skin progressively loses its elasticity and muscles begin to slacken, wrinkles appear more defined and the crow’s feet at the corners of our eyes deepen.

Weight loss surgery – the 21st Century increase

Weight loss surgery has been on the rise for the past eight years, with a predicted two million people in England being classed as eligible for weight loss surgery. With such a high figure for those being seen as eligible for this surgery and only 8,000 people a year receiving such treatment, what is the reasoning behind the significant gap?

Why Excess Skin Can Deter Dieters

The drive to encourage individuals across the nation to lose weight continues but as thousands plan to shed multiple pounds, many more worry about the effects of excess or the folds of skin left behind.

Broken Glass - surface cuts, lacerations and even severed limbs!

Injuries caused by broken glass often occur quite accidentally, and the levels of injury can vary significantly, and, therefore, the surgery required could be anything from a few stitches to the amputation of a limb.

Thumbs Up for Treatment of Basal Joint Arthritis

Data on osteoarthritis of the hand and wrist, supplied by Arthritis Research UK, is said to be common in four areas; one being the basilar joint that joins the thumb and wrist. This research also states that one in six people in the UK sought treatment for the condition; that’s around 1.5 million people.