Understanding Functional Loss in Hand & Wrist Injury Claims

By Mr Rupert Wharton, Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon

Posted 06 May 2026

6 Minute Read

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Tags:

  • Hand and Wrist Surgery
  • Orthopaedic Trauma
  • Orthopaedic Expert Witness

Expert Disciplines:

  • Orthopaedic Surgery

About The Author

Mr-Rupert-Wharton

Mr Rupert Wharton

Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon

Mr Rupert Wharton is a Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon specialising exclusively in hand and wrist surgery. Alongside his clinical work, Mr Wharton provides expert witness evidence in personal injury matters involving complex hand, wrist, tendon and nerve injuries. His medico-legal practice focuses on prognosis, functional limitation, future treatment recommendations, and long-term outcomes following traumatic injury.

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Understanding Functional Loss in Hand & Wrist Injury Claims