Pulvertaft Hand Centre Information

The Pulvertaft Hand Unit was opened by Her Majesty the Queen in 1992 and since then has moved to a large modern department in the Kings Treatment Centre, Royal Derby Hospital. Over this time the Pulvertaft Hand Unit has gained the status of a Regional Hand Unit for the Midlands, although we are recognised and accept referrals nationally and internationally. The Pulvertaft Hand Therapy Team consists of 24 Qualified Therapists, 3 Therapy Assistants and 2 Therapy Administrators, all of which are highly experienced and dynamic that pride themselves on providing a quality service and ensuring you have the optimum treatment experience. Two of our Qualified Therapists have gone on to achieve the highly prestigious qualification of a Certified Hand Therapist and MSc in Hand Therapy. The Pulvertaft Hand Unit also consists of a Research Department where 3 of our Therapists where they are actively involved in current research projects. We regularly manage a high volume caseload of a wide range of highly complex and routine upper limb and hand patients of all ages with diverse presentations, multiple pathologies and conditions. We provide rehabilitation for both acute and chronic conditions caused by trauma, surgery or disease including: Fractures Soft tissue and sporting injuries Burns Amputations Carpal Tunnel syndrome Tennis and Golfers elbow Tendonitis Dupuytrens Joint replacements Tendon Nerve repairs Elective surgery including fasciectomies and trapeziectomies. Arthritic conditions Neurological conditions We are well versed in broad range of specialist Hand Therapy assessments, treatments and modalities to restore optimal level of function and return patients to their activities of daily living. We perform advanced therapeutic assessment to provide a diagnosis and we have excelled in delivering and adapting effective individualised treatment programs through recommending a wide range of therapeutic media. With our passion for making a real difference to others health and quality of life through delivering quality ...