Carpal tunnel treatment is a surgery that can relieve the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome. Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common condition that can happen when the carpal tunnel (narrow passageway inside your wrist) swells. This can cause aches in your fingers and hands, along with numbness, pins and needles, and difficulty gripping.
The surgery can be done as an outpatient procedure, so you’ll be able to go home the same day. Your surgeon will begin by numbing your wrist with a local anaesthetic injection to minimise any pain. An incision is then made in your hand, and the ligament around the carpal tunnel is cut. This increases the size of the tunnel and therefore reduces pressure on the nerve. Your incision is then closed with stitches.
If you suffer from carpal tunnel syndrome, you might find simple tasks like gripping and pointing painful. The pressure on the nerves and ligaments of your wrist can cause pain and discomfort, which carpal tunnel surgery can relieve. The benefits of this procedure include:
All surgical procedures carry some degree of risk, so it’s important that you are aware of these before you go ahead. This means that you can compare them with the benefits of having the procedure and make the best decision for you.
You’ll be able to ask more in-depth questions about potential complications during your consultations.
As a guide, possible risks and complications of carpal tunnel surgery include bleeding, infection, and nerve damage.
You might consider carpal tunnel treatment if you are bothered by symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome, including pain, numbness, and difficulty gripping.
It all starts with a free consultation with us. Our surgeons can give you advice about carpal tunnel treatment, including letting you know if this surgery will be the most suitable procedure for you.
As an experienced provider of surgery for more than four decades, we have helped many patients resolve health issues and improve their quality of life. We’d love to make that happen for you, too!
Our patients are at the heart of what we do, and we're committed to providing a truly personalised experience for every person in our care. If you decide to have private carpal tunnel treatment with us, you can expect:
World-class medical facilities, including our state-of-the-art private hospital, Burcot Hall in Bromsgrove. We also have a nationwide network of clinics – so we're never far away.
We have more than 45 years of surgical expertise, and all our surgeons are General Medical Council-registered, too.
Exceptional care that starts at your consultation and continues throughout your journey with us, right through to the comprehensive aftercare we provide after your procedure.
Clear, competitive costs and flexible finance options to suit you, whatever your budget.
As a responsible healthcare provided, we appreciate that each patient we see has their own special requirements. We'll tailor our treatment plans to your unique needs. And it all starts with a free consultation, where we'll talk about the options that are suitable for you.
You might decide to have carpal tunnel surgery if you experience symptoms that interfere with your day-to-day activities. You might experience pain, numbness, tingling sensations, and muscle weakness in your hand(s), which can make simple tasks difficult. At your free consultation with us, our experts will be able to advise you on the benefits of carpal tunnel surgery and whether it could be the right treatment for you.
Carpal tunnel syndrome can be caused by repetitive motion of the wrist. You might develop the syndrome over a long period of time by doing work or hobbies that involve bending your wrist, gripping hard or using vibrating tools. There are also certain risk factors that can increase your likelihood of developing carpal tunnel syndrome: - Being overweight - Being pregnant - Having other illnesses, such as diabetes or arthritis - Previous wrist injury.
Carpal tunnel surgery is a quick procedure, taking around 30 minutes to complete. As it only requires local anaesthetic, you’ll be able to go home the same day.
Recovery times from carpal tunnel surgery will vary from person to person. As a guide, you can expect to regain full strength of your hand within 6 to 12 weeks following the surgery. For the first few days, you should only use your hand for light tasks, and keep it elevated when it’s not in use.
The time you should take off work after the surgery will depend on the nature of your job. The majority of people are ready to return to work within two weeks, but this might be longer if your job involves manual labour.
After carpal tunnel surgery, you will have a small scar on your wrist, measuring about 2 inches. This will fade over time.
Our prices cover everything from the procedure itself, right through the post-op appointments and your aftercare.
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