Consent In clinic, Mr Jeffers will explain in detail your operation, the type of anaesthetic and what exactly the operation is to achieve. He will explain your follow up, rehabilitation and expected recovery time. He will also explain the possible known risk and complications that are likely and is legally bound to explain these. You are actively encouraged to ask questions to ensure you understand what is to happen.
This process is called the consent and at the end you sign a form to document this discussion. Mr Jeffers will explain the same details on your admission day and again you are encouraged to clarify any matters.
Waiting list For patients at The Yorkshire Clinic Mr Jeffers will be able to offer dates at the time of consultation, these of course can be amended in the future if they are not convenient.
For NHS patients at Bradford Royal Infirmary Mr Jeffers will add you to a waiting list and his admissions team will offer you dates for surgery with 4-6 weeks notice. We are unfortunately not able to offer you a date for surgery at the time of consultation unless you have a condition that warrants urgent treatment or is required after trauma.
Risks and Complications For further information about general and specific complications please click here
Types of Anaesthetic Mr Jeffers is a strong believer in wide awake day-case hand surgery, having experienced this himself on a couple of occasions.
Local anaesthetics and regional 'block' anaesthetics mean you remain awake and are extremely safe and well tolerated even in patients even with significant health problems. It gives excellent prolonged post-operative pain relief and ensures most patients can go home soon after theatre.
Mr Jeffers performs simple local anaesthetics for procedures such a carpal tunnel, cubital tunnel trigger finger releases, minor dupuytrens contracture procedures plus surgery on your fingers (including joint replacements).
He is supported by expert Upper Limb Anaesthetist who can numb you entire arm without putting you to sleep (regional block anaesthetic). Occasionally, some patients will require or request additional sedation/ or a light general anaesthetic.
Patients listed for regional block or general anaesthetics will be sent to the pre-assessment clinic to ensure they are fit for surgery.
