Expert care for
Hand & Wrist Problems
Clear diagnosis, sensible treatment choices and specialist surgery when it is needed.
Specialist Expertise
A consultant practice focused entirely on hand and wrist surgery.
Individualised Care
Time taken to understand your problem and tailor treatment to your goals.
Treatment, Not Always Surgery
Many hand and wrist conditions can be treated successfully without an operation.
Convenient Locations
Appointments available at leading private hospitals in Derby and Nottingham.
About Mr Armstrong
Mr Dan Armstrong is an orthopaedically trained Consultant Hand and Wrist Surgeon with an NHS practice at the Pulvertaft Hand Centre in Derby. He trained in Nottingham and the East Midlands, undertook research at the Pulvertaft Hand Centre and completed the National Hand Fellowship in Oxford at the John Radcliffe and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre.nnHis practice covers common and complex conditions affecting the hand and wrist, including nerve compression, tendon problems, Dupuytren’s disease, arthritis, fractures, sports injuries and complex wrist problems.nnHe…
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Common Conditions We Treat
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Numbness, tingling and pain in the hand.
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
Numbness and tingling in the ring and little fingers.
Trigger Finger
Painful clicking or locking of a finger.
Dupuytren’s Disease
Thickening of the palm and finger contractures.
Thumb Base Arthritis
Pain at the base of the thumb.
Wrist Pain
Pain on the little finger side of the wrist.
Scaphoid & Wrist Injuries
Fractures and injuries to the wrist.
Tendon Injuries
Tendon lacerations and reconstructions.
Hand Trauma
Fractures, dislocations and soft tissue injuries.
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Patient Information
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Conditions We Treat
Explanations of each condition, the options, and what to expect.
Recovery & Aftercare
Practical advice to help you recover and return to your normal activities.
Downloadable Information Sheets
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