Do you have:
Pain at the base of the thumb?
Difficulty gripping or opening jars?
Numbness or tingling in your hands?
Thumb Arthritis
Pain at the base of the thumb is commonly due to thumb arthritis and can significantly affect grip, pinch, and everyday activities.
Treatment options include:
Activity modification and splinting
Injections
Specialist assessment and treatment
Francis Ting is a hand and upper limb specialist and provides assessment and management of hand and thumb conditions, including both non-operative and surgical options where appropriate. He operates at Southern Cross Hospital and Taranaki Base Hospital. He has trained in Canada’s world renowned Hand and Upper Limb Clinic. Hand & Wrist procedures that he performs include but are not limited to the following:-
Hand & thumb surgery
Carpal tunnel release
Ulnar nerve decompression
Trigger finger release
Base of thumb replacement / trapeziectomy / fusion
Finger replacement / fusion
when is surgery considered?
If symptoms persist despite non-operative treatment, surgical options may need to be discussed and considered.
What to do next
Ask your GP for a referral to:
Francis Ting
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Peak Orthopaedics
We also assess shoulder and elbow conditions:
