What to Expect

You’ll be asked about your symptoms, how the injury or condition happened (if relevant), and how it’s affecting your daily life or sport
Bring any previous scans, X-rays, or referral letters
A physical examination will assess movement, strength, and stability
Further imaging (X-ray, ultrasound, MRI) may be arranged if needed

Assessment focuses on getting you back to your sport safely, not just resolving symptoms
Many injuries can be managed without surgery — splinting, activity modification, and guided rehabilitation
If surgery is needed, timing is planned around your season or event schedule where possible
You’ll receive a clear return-to-play timeline, often in coordination with physiotherapists or your team medical staff

Same-day or short-stay procedure in most cases, usually under general or regional anaesthetic
A splint or cast is applied after surgery to protect the repair
Follow-up X-rays check healing at set intervals
Hand therapy usually begins within the first few weeks to restore movement and strength
Most fractures are healed enough for light use by 6 weeks, with full recovery over 3 months

A pre-operative assessment confirms the joint is suitable for replacement
Surgery is typically a day case or one-night stay
A period of splinting protects the new joint while soft tissue heals
Hand therapy plays a key role in regaining movement and function
Most patients see significant pain relief early on, with grip strength improving gradually over several months