£190 for a new appointment and £150 for follow-up consultations.

Further investigations will require additional costs.

Stephen is registered with most of the private health insurers.

Self paying patients can arrange finance options with all of the private hospitals.

This covers the costs of theatre facilities, equipment and staff costs.

Hand therapy following surgery or for non-operative management can be arranged at Spire Cheshire and BMI Manchester hospitals.

Hand therapy costs range from £10-30 per session dependent upon splint and therapy requirements