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Carpal tunnel syndrome surgery

Treatment to relieve pressure and pain in your wrist

Sometimes also called

  • Carpal tunnel decompression
  • Carpal tunnel release

Why us

  • Fast access to treatment when you need it
  • Internationally and nationally renowned consultants
  • Clear, inclusive pricing
Typical Hospital Stay

Same day discharge

Type of anaesthetic

Local

Covered by health insurance?

Yes

Procedure duration

20 minutes

Available to self-pay?

Yes

What is Carpal tunnel syndrome surgery?

The procedure eases the pain and numbness in your hand caused by carpal tunnel syndrome.

To relieve pressure on your median nerve, your surgeon will cut the ligament that runs across the front of your wrist bones. Pressure on the median nerve is caused by swelling inside your wrist and causes carpal tunnel syndrome.

Find a consultant at Sussex Premier Health

Mr Jamie Buchanan

Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon

Mr Mark Pickford

Consultant Plastic Surgeon

Mr Hemant Thakral

Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon

Mr Matthew Ricks

Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon

Your initial consultation

You will have a formal consultation with your Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon. During this time you will be able to explain your medical history symptoms and raise any concerns that you might have.

We will also discuss with you whether any further diagnostic tests such as scans or blood tests are needed. Any additional costs will be discussed before further tests are carried out.

 

What to expect on the day of your procedure

You’ll meet with your consultant again and the surgical team.

You’ll be given a local anaesthetic so you’ll stay awake but won’t be able to feel anything in your wrist or hand.

Your surgeon will make an incision then carry out the operation to cut your ligament which sits across the front of your wrist using the technique you will have discussed previously. Your operation will take around 20 minutes

You’ll be able to go home on the same day of your operation.

Aftercare

How long it takes to recover from your surgery will depend on your general health and how severe your carpal tunnel syndrome is.

Your consultant will be able to tell you more about your expected recovery.

Treatment and recovery timeline

Same day

Leave hospital

1-2 days

Able to wriggle fingers

3-14 days

Stitches removed

14-21 days

Return to work (depending on your job)

1 month

Back to your normal activities

3 months

Fully recovered

Even after you’ve left hospital, we’re still here when you need us.

If you have any questions or concerns about your recovery you can call and speak to a member of the nursing team at any time, please call 01424 757459.

Your surgery will be performed by your consultant surgeon.

Interested in finding out more?

Speak to a member of our team

Phone01424 757400

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