Articles & Patient Guides

Clear, practical guides from the specialists at Kinvara Private Hospital, covering common conditions and the treatments available to you.

Foot & Ankle

Morton's Neuroma (Pinched Nerve in the Foot)

Morton's neuroma is a thickened nerve in the ball of the foot that causes a sharp, burning pain between the toes. It often feels worse in tight or narrow shoes and eases when you take your shoe off. The condition is common and very treatable, and most people improve with simple changes before any operation is considered.

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Hand & Wrist

De Quervain's Tenosynovitis (Thumb-Side Wrist Pain)

De Quervain's tenosynovitis is a painful swelling of the tendons on the thumb side of the wrist. It makes gripping, lifting and twisting movements sore, and it is one of the more common causes of wrist pain. Most people get better with simple treatment, and an operation is only needed in stubborn cases.

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