Glue Ear
Glue ear is a childhood condition which can cause some loss of hearing. It affects the middle ear and there are usually no external symptoms.
Ear Wax
Ear wax which is medically termed impacted cerumen is a build-up of wax in the auditory canal. This can cause discomfort and affect hearing and
Cauliflower Ear
Cauliflower ear is also known as hematoma auris. It is a deformity of the outer ear caused by repetitive friction or impact. It is common
Swimmer’s Ear
Swimmer’s ear is also known as otitis externa. It is an infection of the skin which lines the ear canal and is common in swimmers.
Post Concussion Syndrome
Post-concussion syndrome is a complication of concussion which may develop some time after the initial injury. There is a range of symptoms including headaches, lack
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Migraine
Migraines are a severe form of headache, usually involving visual disturbances. However, they may also include other symptoms such as nausea, dizziness, or pins and
Cellulitis Infection – Finger Felon
Cellulitis is a bacterial infection of the superficial and deep layers of the skin. In the fingertip, this is known as a felon. It is
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Trigger Finger & Trigger Thumb
Trigger Finger is a form of tenosynovitis which results in your finger becoming bent towards the palm of your hand. It can also occur in
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Handlebar Palsy
Handlebar palsy is a name given to a common condition suffered by cyclists. The symptoms are caused by compression of the ulnar nerve at the
Dupuytren’s Contracture
Dupuytren’s contracture is a condition which affects the hand and fingers, causing the fingers to bend in towards the palm of the hand. Tissue in
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Wrist Bursitis
Wrist bursitis is inflammation of a small fluid-filled sac called a bursa. Bursae reduce friction where tendons, ligaments or skin move over bone. Bursitis is
Ganglion cyst
A wrist ganglion cyst is a fluid-filled lump that commonly appears on the back or front of the wrist. It is usually harmless and may
Wrist Tendonitis
Wrist tendonitis is pain and irritation of one or more tendons around the wrist. It usually develops gradually from repetitive use, gripping, typing, racket sports,
RSI – Repetitive Strain Injury
RSI or repetitive strain injury is a general term rather than a specific diagnosis used to describe gradual onset pain, usually in the forearm, wrist,
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Distal Radial Epiphysis Injury (Gymnast’s Wrist)
A distal radial epiphysis injury, also known as gymnast’s wrist, is an overuse injury affecting the growth plate at the wrist end of the radius
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