Carpal tunnel syndrome surgery at Spire Tunbridge Wells Hospital

At Spire Tunbridge Wells Hospital, we take pride in providing a high standard of private hospital care for over 20 years. Our highly skilled surgeons have wide experience in performing carpal tunnel release surgery. We provide fast access to diagnostic tests, scans and treatment, with expert aftercare that’s designed to help you get back to normal as soon as possible.

At Spire Tunbridge Wells Hospital, our consultants have extensive experience of performing carpal tunnel release surgery in our clean, fully-equipped facilities.

Our consultants typically offer open release surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome. During surgery, your consultant will make an incision (cut) so they can see inside your wrist and cut the transverse carpal ligament.

If your surgeon thinks it’s right for you, they may offer a minimally invasive technique called endoscopic release. This is where a camera is used to see inside your wrist so one or two smaller incisions (cuts) can be used.

Getting here

We're located in Kent, six miles from the centre of Royal Tunbridge Wells and the nearest station is Tunbridge Wells. There’s free on-site parking for you and your visitors.

Your consultations

Once you’ve made an enquiry, we’ll be able to arrange your first appointment within a few days.

You’ll be able to meet one of our experienced surgeons in a private consultation room. They’ll ask you about your symptoms and medical history and take a look at your wrist. You’ll have a chance to ask any questions about surgery and discuss:

• Any further tests you may need such as a nerve conduction test or an ultrasound scan, and the associated costs
• Other treatments you could try before you decide on surgery, such as painkillers or wrist splints
• What the procedure involves, including the anaesthetic (which is usually local)
• Any risks and complications and how these might affect you

You’ll be able to go home on the same day of your operation. Here’s what to expect after you arrive:

• You’ll meet your surgical team and anaesthetist
• 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 agreed previously
• Your operation will take around 20 minutes

Everyone’s different, so 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, but here’s a typical recovery timeline for carpal tunnel surgery: