Carpal tunnel syndrome surgery at Spire Southampton Hospital

At Spire Southampton, we provide comprehensive private hospital care for our patients across the South Coast. We have dedicated surgeons who are highly experienced in carpal tunnel release techniques. 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.

At Spire Southampton, 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. If your surgeon thinks it’s right for you, they may offer a minimally invasive technique.

Getting here

We’re a 10 minute taxi ride from Southampton Central train station or 15 minutes from Southampton International Airport.

We also have free on-site parking available for you and your visitors.

Your consultations

One of our experienced surgeons will be able to offer you an initial consultation within a few days of your enquiry. All your consultations will take place in a private room.

Your surgeon will:

• Ask about your medical history and symptoms
• Examine your hand and wrist and advise on any further tests you may need such as a nerve conduction test or an ultrasound scan
• Suggest other treatments to try before surgery such as painkillers or wrist splints
• Explain in more detail about the procedure and anaesthetic – this is usually local anaesthesia, when you’re awake but can’t feel anything in your wrist and hand
• Tell you about potential complications and risks and how they may affect you
• Give you a chance to ask any questions you have about your treatment and aftercare

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: