Testimonials

Saw Professor Warwick with what appeared to be a bad case of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, causing not only loss of sensation in parts of hand/fingers but also pain up arm into shoulder and neck. I was given immediate reassurance that he could solve the problem with surgery. He drew a very informative diagram which made it incredibly easy to understand what was causing the problem. I was booked for surgery 10 days following the initial appointment which has been incredibly successful. The care received by all staff at Nuffield Wessex and Professor Warwick was first class. I had a post op appointment today 3 1/2 weeks following the surgery, and since having the procedure completed, my quality of life is incredibly improved and the scar itself is almost a week ahead in the healing process! Thanks very much Professor Warwick.

Dear Professor Warwick, thank you for your time yesterday. I wanted to write to thank you for all you have done for me over the past three and a half years... Having being referred to you in 2019 with what I assumed to be just a simple wrist break the reality of my predicament quickly became apparent... After the first procedure, I started to become very aware that my working life was probably going to change... after three and half years and four procedures I genuinely feel my wrist is now in the best shape possible and I am now back to doing roughly 75% of what I used to. For this, I am extremely grateful. I wish you well Professor Warwick and I hope you realise how much of a difference your help has made for me at work.

Dear Rachel, I saw Professor Warwick last Monday and I said I would write a review for him... I was referred to Professor Warwick after aggressive arthritis in both wrists had left me in pain and unable to do very much without help. I had to give up my hobbies and even driving. I had wanted a total wrist replacement but when Professor Warwick looked at my X-rays he thought this might not provide a good outcome. However, he went to considerable trouble to consult his colleagues around the world and the consensus of opinion was that a replacement would be likely to fail. He explained all the pros and cons and I decided to opt for wrist fusion... In January 2023 I had surgery on my right wrist. My recovery was excellent so in April I followed suit with my left wrist. I am pleased to say that after four months I have been able to start leading a normal life and my life has purpose again. I am pain-free and have good wrist movement.

For several years, as the result of Dupuytren's and inflammation of the tendons in my right hand, I had been suffering persistent pain and triggering of my ring finger, together with pain from my little finger extending into my wrist. From our very first meeting, I felt sure that Professor Warwick would be able to help me. With a very pleasant and warm approach he immediately put me at ease. His professionalism and knowledge, convinced me that he would be able to improve the use in my hand. He clearly explained what was happening to my hand and wrist, drew beautiful, colourful diagrams, wrote down exactly what my options were, treatment-wise and explained clearly what risks were involved. Just before Christmas I had two operations on my hand under local anaesthetic. I felt fully involved throughout. I was invited to see what was happening during the operations and was kept fully informed every step of the way. Not just a number, but a cared for person. After-care and follow up was first class too. I can't thank Professor Warwick and his team enough, with a special mention for his PA, Rachel, who was extremely helpful, supportive and patient with my many 'phone calls. The outcome has been very good, better than I could have hoped for.

Good morning Rachel, Professor Warwick phoned me on Saturday to follow-up on my Carpel Tunnel Release surgery and because I am so extremely pleased with the outcome I volunteered to write a testimonial for his website... I have nothing but praise for the efficient, effective and professional service I received from Professor Warwick and his team. Quite literally the whole carpel tunnel procedure was 'seamless' as happily too was his stitching along the lifeline of my palm. From experiencing daily painful pins and needles in my fingers triggered by simple tasks such as cleaning my teeth, writing, using a pc, preparing vegetables or lifting things, not to mention disturbed sleep at nights, I am delighted to report that these symptoms disappeared immediately after surgery. Professor Warwick has proved himself to be so reliable in all his predictions and commitments but mostly I was so impressed by his empathy when I expressed my anxiety over expediting this surgery during the Covid pandemic.

I am eternally grateful to David and his team for getting me up and running after I severed the ulnar collateral ligament of my right hand pulling it totally off the bone. His reassurance and support throughout the experience and advice and response to my fears have been faultless. He fitted me in as an emergency, to try to accommodate my professional commitment to a high-level sailing team. I have been working with Pippa Blizzard (lovely understanding Nuffield Physio) for rehab and management of the injury... 6 weeks later I was back on my horse and 3 months later I was back racing yachts managing high loaded winches. I am not out of the woods but feel safe in the splint – and will continue with this for a few weeks before getting more back to normal. Special thanks to Pippa who has guided my rehab.

I am a National and International tennis player. I had been referred to Professor Warwick for a consultation with a wrist injury which had been bothering me for a few months. Within minutes of my consultation, Professor Warwick diagnosed the problem and informed me I needed an operation for an ECU instability. I was relieved that finally my injury had been diagnosed but surprised as I had previously seen another wrist consultant who had required an MRI scan and was still unable to diagnose the problem... I recovered very quickly and returned to playing tennis at my academy within months. I have since been offered a full scholarship at an American University where I am a member of their tennis team.

Dear David, I just wanted to let you know how my wrist was doing. Since I last messaged you I can now say my wrist is fully healed... The big test for me was to play tennis again, and I did that last Friday. It felt absolutely fine. So I just want to say how grateful i am for your time and expertise! You're a legend!

Dear Prof. David Warwick, it is now four weeks since my Carpal Tunnel Release surgery that you carried out. I just wanted to record my sincere thanks to you for the professional and compassionate way that you treated me... The surgery was a total success with the numbness relieved immediately... The wound is so neat that so soon after surgery the scar is barely visible.

Just 5 months before the Rio Olympics, I ruptured the main ligament in my thumb. This was repaired by Professor Warwick; his surgery and the Hand Clinic's rehabilitation team were so meticulous and so tailored to my specific sport that I recovered quickly enough to win a gold medal with our team.

A few years after receiving successful hand surgery from Mr. Warwick for Dupuytren's contracture I found that my other hand was rapidly succumbing to the same problem... This time he offered the 'alternative' treatment of using Xiapex, an enzyme fasciectomy, a much simpler approach requiring just two short visits... The result was astounding, with the straightening being immediate, and within a few days I was able to use my hand as if I had never had the problem. Within a month I was once again able to be the artist I am, holding pencils easily... At the age of 66 I had wondered if this was lost to me, but now it's as if I had never had the disease at all.

After years of a successful career in the corporate world I decided to draw from my younger life as a competitive tennis player to devote myself to what I have loved doing the most – teaching tennis as a professional coach. Unfortunately, I injured my right wrist... Arthroscopy revealed a much more severe injury than originally thought; it looked like the end of my tennis career... It is now 17 months since the surgery, and although my wrist will never be perfect again, I am back on the court, teaching full time.

I just wanted to thank you for the fantastic job you have done in restoring functionality to my right hand following the surgery you performed late last year to replace the deep flexor tendon in my little finger... It had also severely affected my ability to ride horses and compete in dressage at a national level... I have been amply rewarded with virtually full functionality being restored to my right hand.

I first met Professor Warwick shortly after he joined Southampton University Hospital, when he operated on the Dupuytren's Disease in my left little finger (pinkie if you are Scottish!)... Some years later I had a similar problem on my other hand: on 8th January 2014 I had a Collagenase injection and on 13th January my little finger was manipulated. This was not very painful... Six weeks after the injection my finger is painless and almost straight.

A few years ago I sought treatment for Dupuytren's Disease & the only choice was surgery both invasive & inconvenient... Recently I was made aware of a procedure using an Xiapex injection being available & my GP referred me to Mr David Warwick. I had the first injection on 13th June with a follow up a couple of days later for manipulation... A further consultation with Mr Warwick on 21st Aug proved very positive, confirmed by these before & after photos which show how successful the procedure has been.