Carpal tunnel syndrome surgery at Spire Nottingham Hospital
Treatment to relieve pressure and pain in your wrist.
At Spire Nottingham Hospital, 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?
- Fast access to treatment when you need it
- Consultants who are experts in their field
- Clear, inclusive pricing
- Rated ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission
Carpal tunnel surgery: what to expect at Spire Nottingham Hospital
At Spire Nottingham Hospital, we provide comprehensive private hospital care and the latest generation imaging and diagnostic technology. We put our patients at the heart of everything we do. You’ll be able to choose from a team of experienced consultants who provide carpal tunnel surgery and personalised aftercare to help you get back to normal as fast as possible.
How much does Carpal tunnel syndrome surgery cost at Spire Nottingham 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) | |||
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| Initial consultation | We can't display the initial consultation fee just now. Call us for a quote. | ||
| Treatment price | £1,850 | ||
| Aftercare | Included | ||
| From price | From £1,850 | ||
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Monthly treatment price (Loan applicable to the treatment cost and excludes the initial consultation) |
£160 | ||
| Representative example | |
|---|---|
| Loan amount | £1,600 |
| Deposit | £250 |
| Loan period | 10 months |
| Representative APR | 0% |
| Total amount repayable | £1,600 |
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 Nottingham 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 Nottingham Hospital
At Spire Nottingham Hospital, our consultants have extensive experience of performing carpal tunnel release surgery in our clean, modern 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.
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Preparing for carpal tunnel surgery at Spire Nottingham Hospital
Getting here
Spire Nottingham Hospital is situated five miles south from Nottingham city centre off the A52. Nottingham station is approximately 15 minutes by taxi from the hospital.
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
- 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
Carpal tunnel surgery: your procedure
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
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
Spire Nottingham Hospital is situated 5 miles south from Nottingham City Centre off the A52. It is easily accessible from the A46 to Lincoln, Newark and Leicester.
Spire Nottingham Hospital,
Tollerton Lane
Tollerton
Nottingham
NG12 4GA
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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/