History and function
Which tasks hurt, what has changed and how quickly the problem is progressing.
Specialist hand care
Hand Conditions & Treatment in Manchester
Thumb pain, stiff finger joints, a palm cord or a new lump can affect grip, dexterity and confidence. This guide helps patients find the right starting point—from diagnosis and hand therapy to injection or surgery when appropriate.
6Focused hand guides
Manchester · UKSpecialist consultations
Clear optionsConservative & surgical
Thumb-base painFinger stiffnessPalm cord or lumpExplore by symptomUnderstand which hand condition may fit.
Start with what you notice
What is painful, stiff, bent—or changing?
Choose the pattern that sounds closest. This guide supports navigation, not diagnosis.
Thumb-base pain
Pain with opening jars, pinching or turning a key.
This pattern can fit thumb CMC arthritis, although nearby tendons and wrist structures can produce similar pain.
Explore thumb arthritis treatment ↗Conditions treated
Common hand conditions.
Each card opens a detailed patient guide covering symptoms, diagnosis, treatment options, surgery when needed and recovery.
01Hand specialist care
Thumb Base Arthritis
Pain with opening jars, pinching and turning keys.
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02Hand specialist care
Finger Joint Arthritis
Painful, enlarged or stiff finger joints affecting grip and dexterity.
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03Hand specialist care
Dupuytren’s Contracture
Palm nodules and cords that gradually pull fingers toward the palm.
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04Hand specialist care
Digital Mucous Cyst
A lump near the fingertip joint or nail, often linked to arthritis.
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05Hand specialist care
Hand Lumps & Tumours
Specialist assessment for cysts, solid masses and unusual hand lumps.
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Rheumatoid Hand Conditions
Inflammatory joint, tendon and deformity problems requiring coordinated care.
Explore patient guide ↗Focused hand diagnosis
Identify the joint, tissue and functional problem.
Several conditions can cause similar pain or stiffness. A good assessment links the symptom pattern to examination, imaging and the activities that matter to the patient.
Joint and soft-tissue examination
Motion, stability, tendons, fascia, nerves and the exact lump location are checked.
X-rays when appropriate
Arthritis, bone spurs, alignment and bone lesions can be assessed.
Ultrasound, MRI or biopsy selectively
Further tests are chosen only when they change the diagnosis or treatment plan.
Treatment pathways
Protect useful movement. Treat the condition that is actually limiting you.
Treatment is matched to the diagnosis, pain, deformity, medical health, lifestyle and the patient’s goals.
Reduce irritation and make everyday tasks easier.
- Activity and joint-protection changes
- Splints and hand therapy
- Medication or selected injection
- Observation of benign stable lumps
- Review progression and function
Restore comfort, alignment or tendon and joint function.
- Thumb or finger arthritis surgery
- Dupuytren’s release or fasciectomy
- Mucous cyst or mass excision
- Tendon reconstruction
- Selected joint fusion or replacement
Patient questions
Hand condition FAQs.
General information only. Diagnosis and treatment should be based on an individual specialist assessment.
Why does the exact joint or tissue matter?+
Thumb-base arthritis, finger arthritis, Dupuytren’s cords and hand lumps require different examinations and treatment pathways.
Do all hand conditions need surgery?+
No. Splints, therapy, activity changes, medication, injection or observation are often considered first, depending on the diagnosis.
When should a hand lump be checked?+
A growing, painful, firm, red, draining or neurologically symptomatic lump should be assessed, especially if the diagnosis is uncertain.
Can stiff arthritic fingers improve?+
Pain and function can often improve, although established cartilage loss or fixed deformity cannot always be reversed completely.
Does Dr. Arshad offer consultations in Manchester and the UK?+
The team can arrange Manchester, UK assessment and advise on Dr. Arshad’s current UK clinical availability.
Manchester · UK · UK
Painful, stiff or changing hand?
Arrange a specialist assessment and bring any previous X-rays, scans, reports, splints or medication information.