Specialist hand and wrist surgery in New Plymouth and the wider Taranaki region.
Mr Francis Ting is an upper limb orthopaedic surgeon with fellowship training from Canada's world-renowned Hand and Upper Limb Centre. He provides specialist assessment and treatment of hand and wrist conditions, including carpal tunnel syndrome, trigger finger, thumb arthritis, Dupuytren's disease and wrist injuries.
Learn more about the hand and wrist conditions and procedures treated by Mr Francis Ting.
Common Hand & Wrist Conditions
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Hand numbness, tingling and night symptoms caused by compression of the median nerve at the wrist.
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Trigger Finger
Painful clicking, catching or locking of the finger or thumb caused by tendon inflammation.
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Thumb CMC Arthritis
Pain at the base of the thumb causing weakness, reduced grip strength and difficulty with everyday activities.
Learn more about Thumb Arthritis →
Dupuytren's Disease
Progressive thickening of tissue in the palm that may lead to finger contractures.
Learn more about Dupuytren's Disease →
Featured Expertise
Thumb Joint Replacement
Mr Francis Ting offers thumb CMC joint replacement surgery for selected patients with thumb base arthritis.
Thumb joint replacement may provide an alternative to traditional trapeziectomy procedures in carefully selected patients, with the aim of maintaining thumb movement, strength and function.
Recovery & Rehabilitation
Peak Orthopaedics works closely with local physiotherapists and hand therapists to optimise recovery following hand and wrist surgery.
Referral Information
Francis Ting provides specialist hand and wrist care for patients throughout New Plymouth and the wider Taranaki region.
Patients are typically referred by their GP, physiotherapist, hand therapist or another healthcare professional. Referral is generally required for ACC and private insurance funding pathways.
