Conditions & treatments
Understanding your
nerve condition.
Explore specialist information about nerve injuries, compression and reconstruction. Find a condition below, or arrange an assessment if your diagnosis is uncertain.
Brachial plexus injury
Specialist assessment of the nerve network connecting the neck, shoulder, arm and hand.
Explore this conditionThoracic outlet syndrome
Understanding pain, tingling and arm fatigue related to nerve compression around the shoulder.
Explore this conditionCarpal tunnel syndrome
Assessment and treatment for median nerve compression at the wrist.
Explore this conditionCubital tunnel syndrome
Care for ulnar nerve compression causing little-finger numbness or hand weakness.
Explore this conditionNerve sheath tumours
Specialist evaluation of a lump or tumour arising from a peripheral nerve.
Explore this conditionNerve injury after surgery
Assessment of new pain, altered sensation or weakness following an operation.
Explore this conditionBrachial plexus birth injury
Assessment of birth-related arm weakness, including Erb’s palsy and its later effects.
Explore this conditionRadial nerve injury & wrist drop
Assessment of difficulty lifting the wrist or straightening the fingers.
Explore this conditionFoot drop & lower limb nerve injury
Investigating weakness, altered sensation and difficulty lifting the foot.
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Treatment & reconstruction
Care matched to the problem.
Nerve decompression
Relieving pressure where a nerve is compressed. The approach depends on the nerve, the site and the underlying cause.
Repair, grafting & nerve transfers
Reconstructive approaches used in selected injuries to restore a pathway for nerve recovery or redirect functioning nerves.
Reconstruction of movement
Tendon transfers and selected joint or bone procedures may improve useful function when nerve recovery is incomplete.
Rehabilitation & symptom management
Therapy, splinting, pain management and ongoing review form an important part of surgical and non-surgical care.
A clearer understanding.
A considered next step.
Arrange a consultation with Mr Ashley Simpson to discuss your symptoms, your options and what matters to you.