Carpal tunnel syndrome surgery at Spire Cardiff Hospital
Treatment to relieve pressure and pain in your wrist.
At Spire Cardiff Hospital, we offer carpal tunnel release surgery to ease pain and numbness in your hand caused by carpal tunnel syndrome. Our surgeons can offer some of the latest techniques for carpal tunnel release surgery.
Your surgeon will cut the ligament that runs across the front of your wrist bones, relieving pressure on the median nerve caused by swelling inside your wrist.
Sometimes also called
- Carpal tunnel decompression
- Carpal tunnel release
At a glance
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Typical hospital stay
Same day discharge -
Procedure duration
20 minutes -
Type of anaesthetic
Local -
Available to self-pay?
Yes -
Covered by health insurance?
Yes
Why Spire?
- You can usually see a consultant within a few days of enquiry
- Expert, personalised treatments
- Flexible payment options to make it easy and more affordable
Carpal tunnel surgery: what to expect at Spire Cardiff Hospital
At Spire Cardiff Hospital, we’re proud to be the largest, modern provider of private hospital care in Wales. We have dedicated surgeons who are highly experienced in carpal tunnel release. You can expect to receive fast diagnosis and expert treatment, with personalised aftercare that will help you get back to your normal routine as quickly as possible.
How much does Carpal tunnel syndrome surgery cost at Spire Cardiff Hospital
It’s a common procedure to have done privately, and our inclusive prices and access to payment plans make it easy and more affordable, even if you don’t have medical insurance.
| Carpal tunnel release (one wrist) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial consultation | £150 | ||
| Treatment price | £2,629 | ||
| Aftercare | Included | ||
| From price | From £2,779 | ||
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Monthly treatment price (Loan applicable to the treatment cost and excludes the initial consultation) |
£127 | ||
| Representative example | |
|---|---|
| Loan amount | £2,129 |
| Deposit | £500 |
| Loan period | 18 months |
| Representative APR | 9.9% |
| Total amount repayable | £2,286 |
The price shown is the ‘from price’ (ie the minimum cost of the procedure). Please note that for some procedures the actual price you are quoted may vary significantly and can increase depending on your choice of Consultant (who is an independent practitioner and not an employee of Spire). The fees charged by Consultants and Anaesthetists are set independently and are outside the control of Spire. The price may also vary depending on the type of anaesthetic, implant or drug used, and your medical history.
Spire Cardiff Hospital can provide you with a single, fixed price for your procedure so there are no surprises. Please read Spire Healthcare's terms and conditions for full details of what’s included and excluded in your fixed price when paying for yourself. Finance options are available through our partner Omni Capital Retail Finance Ltd, 10 Norwich Street, London, EC4A 1BD.
Procedures offered for carpal tunnel surgery at Spire Cardiff Hospital
At Spire Cardiff Hospital, our consultants have extensive experience of performing open release surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome in our clean, modern facilities.
During surgery, your consultant will make an incision (cut) so they can see inside your wrist and cut the transverse carpal ligament.
Find a consultant at Spire Cardiff Hospital
Preparing for carpal tunnel surgery at Spire Cardiff Hospital
Getting here
Spire Cardiff Hospital is located a short distance from Junction 30 of the M4 and is well signposted. You’ll have free on-site parking for you and your visitors.
Your consultations
You’ll be able to have your first appointment within a few days of your enquiry. Your surgeon will examine your wrist, ask about your symptoms and discuss your medical history. They may also talk about other treatments you could try before deciding on surgery if you haven’t already, such as painkillers and wrist splints.
Your consultant will tell you more about what carpal tunnel surgery involves, including:
- Tests you may need beforehand such as a nerve conduction test or an ultrasound scan
- What the procedure involves
- The anaesthetic (which is usually local)
- Risks and complications of surgery
Carpal tunnel surgery: your procedure
The operation takes around 20 minutes and you’ll be able to go home on the same day.
When you arrive for surgery:
- You’ll meet your surgical team and anaesthetist
- You’ll have a local anaesthetic (so you’ll be awake but won’t feel any pain)
- Your surgeon will make a small incision and then cut through the ligament that lies across the front of your wrist – they’ll use the technique you agreed during your consultation
Carpal tunnel surgery: your recovery
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:
Treatment and recovery timeline
Day 1
3 months
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
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Same day
Leave hospital
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1-2 days
Able to wriggle fingers
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3-14 days
Stitches removed
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14-21 days
Return to work (depending on your job)
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1 month
Back to your normal activities
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3 months
Fully recovered
The treatment described on this page may be adapted to meet your individual needs, so it's important to follow your healthcare professional's advice and raise any questions that you may have with them.
How to get to us
We're a 15 minute taxi ride from Cardiff Central railway station.
Spire Cardiff Hospital,
Croescadarn Road
Pontprennau
Cardiff
CF23 8XL
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Sources
https://www.bmj.com/content/349/bmj.g6437
https://www.carpal-tunnel.net/about-cts/triad
https://patient.info/health/carpal-tunnel-syndrome-leaflet#nav-6>
https://www.bupa.co.uk/health-information/directory/c/carpal-tunnel-surgery
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/carpal-tunnel-syndrome/