Miss Alice Bremner-Smith

Written by a private patient at Fortius Clinic

I recently had a carpal tunnel operation conducted by Alice Bremmner Smith and I cannot recommend her highly enough. The carpal tunnel was bought on by a previous operation I had for dupuytrens ( not by Alice unfortunately) and my hand functioning was getting steadily worse. She was very confident in her diagnosis and exceptionally talented in carrying out the procedure. I am now in a state of no pain and have regained most of my previous dexterity. I have no hesitancy in recommending her for any hand issues. You will not be disappointed

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Written by a private patient at Fortius Clinic

I have had problems with my hands since 2005 [Trigger fingers, Trigger Thumb, Carpel tunnel] and have had two hand operations. Hand problems are wretched: we take our hands for granted and don't realize how much we rely on nimble and flexible fingers until something goes wrong. A year ago, I had De Quervains' Disease diagnosed in my right wrist. First Hand Consultant, [male] didn't bother too much to get to the bottom of the problem. After an X Ray and a Cortisone injections, he pronounced I needed surgery. I asked for a second opinion and was referred to Alice Bremner Smith. I liked her calm and slightly reserved manner. I was very reluctant to have surgery because of the long rehabilitation required. Nevertheless, the pain was constant and interfering with every aspect of my life. Alice took on board my reluctance to have surgery: she referred me to a wonderful hand therapist and suggested another Cortisone injection. Alas, by March 2023, it was clear the De Quervains was back and the only option was surgery. Again, Alice listened to my requests, agreed to do the operation under Local Anaesthetic at The Lister which was my choice of hospital. In fact, she came in specially to operate on me. I also appreciated her visit to me before the op: she sat in the room with me and explained why she wanted to perform the surgery and yet she didn't bully me into it. Two weeks after the surgery, I had bad nerve irritation from the dressing and Alice came to The Lister to change the dressing to something less irritating to the sensitive nerve. Again, I was enormously grateful as this was the Thursday before the Easter Weekend and changing dressings is not really what a highly qualified hand surgeon is supposed to do. Best of all, Alice referred me to another excellent hand therapist who guided me through the rehabilitation period. I could not believe it when I stepped on a tennis Court in May and was able to use the racket with no pain. I also couldn't believe that I now have no pain at all in using a computer keyboard, chopping vegetables, putting on makeup, holding a pen, and using a mobile phone. I cannot even remember the ferocious stab of wrist pain which used to accompany every hand movement from turning the pages of a book to lifting the kettle. It really does seem a distant memory! Given that I had had the De Quervains for over a year, the result post-surgery is better than I or my physiotherapist ever expected.

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Written by a patient at Fortius Clinic

Miss Bremner-Smith is a truly confidence-inspiring surgeon, with a reassuring "bedside" manner. She is happy to talk through the pros and cons of different treatments and to answer her patients' questions, so as to allow them to make choices that are right for them. Her after-care is diligent and thoughtful. I have no hesitation in recommending her as an expert and approachable leader in her field.

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Written by a patient at The Lister Hospital

I thought that I had written this review, but on checking it didn’t appear. So I will try again! Alice Bremner-Smith is proficient, efficient, knowledgeable, helpful, patient and caring. I cannot recommend her highly enough. If you have a hand or wrist problem you really don’t need to look elsewhere. I have no suggestions re possible improvements.

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Written by a patient at Platinum Medical Centre

If one has the misfortune to have a hand or wrist problem Alice Bremner-Smith is the person to see. Perfection.

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