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What is that lump on my hand?

Finding a lump on your hand can be distressing for obvious reasons. If there is no real injury to the area then it is difficult to understand why the lump could occur. Fortunately the hand is a relatively uncommon area to develop a cancerous lump. The majority of lumps in the hand are benign and can be easily removed. Ganglion cysts are the most common benign lump to find in the hand and wrist. They typically develop around joints or tendons and are filled with a jelly-like fluid. They can ... Read More

When is the right time to have carpal tunnel surgery?

This is a common question I hear from my patients. Surgery is a daunting prospect for anyone, and taking that first step by consulting with a Surgeon can be quite difficult. It may feel like you don't have any other option but to have an operation, but this may not necessarily be the case. Some patients may be better managed with splints, Hand therapy or even targeted cortisone injections. Carpal tunnel syndrome is a result of compression of the main nerve to the hand (median nerve) that ... Read More
April 17, 2018 By Jai Sungaran in , , , ,

How does Private Health Insurance affect your treatment.

There has been renewed interest in Private health insurance due to the upcoming increase in premiums as of April 1. Another reason has also been the much criticised changes by BUPA to it's health cover. But do you actually need to have private health insurance to receive treatment in Australia? The simple answer is, no. And that in itself is something we should all be grateful for. Our Health system has many flaws but the fact that every Australian has access to free health care for ANY ... Read More

Medical Role Models from our ANZAC history

With ANZAC Day upon us, it seemed appropriate to reflect on the service and sacrifice that they made to allow us the liberties we enjoy today. The first Australian to be awarded a Victoria Cross was a Surgeon named Sir Neville Howse VC. He served and a soldier-surgeon in the Boer War with the NSW Army Medical Corps. Captain (Sir) Neville Howse displayed conspicuous gallantry at Vredefort, South Africa, on 24 July 1900, when he ventured onto the battlefield, under intense enemy fire, to ... Read More
April 24, 2017 By Jai Sungaran in ,

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