Tissue expansion is a procedure that enables the body to “grow” extra skin by stretching adjacent tissue. A balloon-like device called an expander is inserted
Unsightly, wide, uneven or red scars can usually be significantly improved by surgery and in some cases by laser. Rarely keloids may develop. Keloids are
Skin tumours are associated with sun damaged skin. Most are benign but a number of important malignant skin tumours are occasionally encountered. These include basal
Although there are many hand deformities, two of the commonest are also amongst those with a best surgical outcome. SYNDACTYLY or joining of the fingers
A ganglion, most commonly seen on the back of the wrist, is a very common condition. It presents itself as a swelling which may or
Dupuytren’s disease is a condition, which affects the palm and fingers. There is gradual contraction and tightening of the tissue in the palm, which results
This results in locking of a finger when trying to straighten it. It usually follows tight clenching of a fist. The problem is due to
Characterised by pain, numbness or tingling in the thumb and adjacent 2 to 3 fingers. It is due to compression of the median nerve in