Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

| Updated 18 Mar 2024

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is the compression of the median nerve in the carpal tunnel at the wrist. This nerve controls some of the movement and sensation in your hand. For further information regarding management of carpal tunnel syndrome, please see below link from the British Society of Surgery for the …
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Central Slip injury

| Updated 18 Mar 2024

The central slip is part of the extensor tendon that inserts into the middle bone of the finger and assists with straightening the finger. When the central slip is injured, this can mean that the tendon has ruptured or that the bone has fractured at the point where the tendon …
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Mallet finger injury

| Updated 18 Mar 2024

A mallet finger injury is when the tendon that straightens the tip of the finger (extensor tendon) is damaged and is no longer attached to the end bone of the finger. A mallet finger injury happens when a trauma to your finger either tears the fibres of the extensor tendon …
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Fractures of the Hand/Wrist

| Updated 18 Mar 2024

A fracture is described as a break in a bone.  Fractures can present in many different ways; it may be a simple break across a bone or the bone could fracture into in many fragments. Fractures can occur as part of a more complex injury involving a joint dislocation, or …
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Tendon injuries and repairs

| Updated 15 Mar 2024

Your flexor and extensor tendons are responsible for moving your fingers, thumb and wrist. These can be damaged through injury, such as a crush injury or a laceration to the skin.  These may need to be repaired surgically, dependent on the extent of the injury to your flexor or extensor …
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Conditions we treat

| Updated 18 Mar 2024

In the hand therapy department we treat a variety hand conditions. Here you will find useful resources for different hand conditions. These resources contain information about the nature of your condition, practical advice for managing it and, in some cases, simple exercises you can do at home to aid your …
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Polypharmacy Service: Information for clinicians

| Updated 28 Oct 2026

This page is intended for healthcare professionals. Click here to access the version for patients and the public Managing the benefits and risks of medicines Polypharmacy refers to the use of multiple medicines by one person. While often necessary, it can sometimes lead to problems such as adverse drug reactions, …
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Polypharmacy Service: Information for patients and the public

| Updated 28 Oct 2026 | Tags: clinical pharmacology drug drugs medications Medicine pharmacogenomics polypharmacy

This page is intended for patients and the public. Click here to access the version for healthcare professionals. What is Polypharmacy? ‘Polypharmacy’ means taking multiple medicines or drugs. Taking several medicines is often necessary to help patients with multiple health conditions. However, taking multiple medicines can increase the risk of …
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Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics

| Updated 28 Oct 2026

The Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics department at St George’s Hospital focuses on the science of drugs and the safe use of medicines. We have one of the largest groups of clinical pharmacologists in the country.
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Patient Resources

| Updated 21 Sep 2026

This section of the website provides useful videos and leaflets to support you in understanding, managing and treating your symptoms. Please note: if you have been advised to avoid exercise or have any concerns about starting a new exercise regime please consult a health care professional first. Pelvic Health Pre …
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