Mr Broadbent has an interest in “Wide awake” surgery (WALANT – Wide awake, local anaesthetic, no tourniquet). This allows patients to remain awake, when undertaking upper limb and hand surgeries (although sedation can be used if patients are anxious). He also works with a few very experienced anaesthetists who can perform upper limb blocks. Both these types of anaesthetics remove the need for a general anaesthetic, decrease the risks around surgery, and allow for a shorter, and more pleasant admission.

Mark most common procedures performed include:

• Carpal Tunnel Decompressions (over 1600 operations performed)
• Dupytren’s Fasciectomies (over 900 operations performed)
• Trapezectomies and thumb joint replacements (over 300 operations performed)
• Partial wrist fusion and joint replacements (over 100 operations performed)
• Keyhole (Arthroscopy) of the shoulder (over 400 operations performed)