Ms Lynn Wilson
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition caused by increased pressure on the nerve in your wrist. This nerve runs in a tight tunnel together with the tendons that bend the fingers.
Costs
Costs can vary depending on the procedure and your personal treatment plan. We’ll give you a clear price guide upfront and explain what’s included.
Flexible payment options are available to help spread the cost. Our team is here to answer questions and help you choose the best way to pay.
Surgery From
£2,817.00
Prices accurate as of February 2025 and may be subject to change.
Finance from:
£68.12 per month
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Steps to get started
Our team will support you through every stage, from your first enquiry to your recovery.
If you’re using health insurance
Check with your provider to see what’s covered. We’re happy to help with any paperwork and can work directly with many insurance companies to make the process smoother for you.
If you’re paying for treatment yourself or using a payment plan
We’ll give you clear information about costs and help you plan your care. You’ll know exactly what to expect, with no hidden fees.
Book an Appointment
To make things easier, you can book a new consultation appointment online.
Our Locations
Each site is equipped with modern facilities and experienced teams who will look after you throughout your treatment and recovery.
Our hospitals are easy to reach and offer a calm, comfortable environment to support your care. Wherever you decide to go, you’ll receive the same high standard of personalised treatment.
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Meet Our Consultants
Our consultants are specialists with years of experience. From your first consultation through to your recovery, you’ll be under the care of experts who are dedicated to helping you achieve the best possible results.
Benefits of Carpal Tunnel Surgery
The main benefit of carpal tunnel surgery is to relieve the pain, tingling and numbness in the hand.
What to Expect During and After Carpal Tunnel Surgery?
Knowing what happens at each stage of carpal tunnel surgery can help you feel prepared and more at ease. Here’s what you can expect:
During Surgery
A local anaesthetic injection numbs your wrist, so you do not feel pain and a small cut is made in your hand. The surgeon will then carpal tunnel inside your wrist is cut so it no longer puts pressure on the nerve. The wound is then closed, and a firm dressing applied. The operation takes approximately 20 minutes. There is no need for an overnight stay in hospital overnight and you will be able to leave within a few hours after the surgery.
After Surgery
After returning home from surgery you should keep you hand elevated and bandaged for the first few days. Exercising your fingers, elbow and shoulders will help prevent stiffness.
After the first few days the dressing can be removed but it is important to keep the wound area dry and clean until the stitches are removed. Your post-surgery review will take place approximately 6 -10 weeks after your surgery.
It usually takes 3 to 4 months to recover and up to 1 year before hand strength returns. When you can return to work will depend on the type of surgery you had, whether the surgery was on your dominant hand and your type of work.
Risks & Complications
Our healthcare team will reassure you about any concerns you might have and will endeavour to make your procedure as safe as possible. As with all surgical operations there are risks and possible complications.
Complications may include, but are not limited to:
– As with any operation there is potential for infection in the wound. This will usually settle with antibiotics but may require further surgery.
– Scarring – the incision will typically be made within one of the wrist creases and usually becomes invisible over time.
– Approximately 1% of patients will experience temporary numbness in the fingers or palm
– Any tenderness of the scar area will typically settle in around six weeks.
– Some patients, around 4%, experience aching in the wrist when using the hand.
Approximately 5% of patients may experience some return of the numbness and pain caused by scar tissue. In these instances a further operation to release the nerve may be needed.
Very rarely do patients experience severe pain, stiffness and loss of use of the hand. In such cases further treatment, pain relief and physiotherapy may be required.