Carpal Tunnel Surgery in Auckland - what to expect? At Dr Mackenzie’s practice based in Remuera, Auckland, carpal tunnel surgery is usually a day case procedure, so you won’t need to stay overnight. By choosing Dr Mackenzie’s established practice in Auckland, you’ll...

  Understanding Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: symptoms, causes and treatment What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?  Carpal tunnel syndrome is a set of symptoms (e.g. “pins and needles”, numbness, weakness) that are caused by compression of the median nerve at the wrist. The...

Skin Cancer treatment options - what you need to know You usually have surgery to treat skin cancer, but you might have another treatment. There are different treatment options for skin cancer. The treatment will depend on: The type of skin cancer How far it's grown...

What is a wrist ganglion? A wrist ganglion is a fluid-filled sac that appears as a lump under the skin. It is often painless, but depending on its location, it may cause enough discomfort to require treatment. Ganglion: Grows out of the tissues surrounding a joint,...

5 signs you may have Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common condition that occurs when the tunnel becomes narrowed or when tissues surrounding the flexor tendons swell, putting pressure on the median nerve.  Symptoms usually begin slowly and can...

How to decide if Lipoma Removal is right for you? What is a lipoma?  Lipomas are soft, fatty lumps that grow under the skin. Lipomas are not cancer. Cancerous tumours of the fat cells are called liposarcomas. They are a type of soft tissue sarcoma. It is very rare for...