Carpal tunnel syndrome surgery at Spire Thames Valley Hospital
Treatment to relieve pressure and pain in your wrist.
At Spire Thames Valley 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?
- Fast access to diagnostic tests and scans
- Specialist in a wide range of treatments
- Clear, simple pricing and flexible payment options
- Rated 'Good' by the Care Quality Commission
Carpal tunnel surgery: what to expect at Spire Thames Valley Hospital
At Spire Thames Valley Hospital, we take pride in providing a high standard of private hospital care to our patients in the Thames Valley, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and Windsor areas. 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.
Pricing for Carpal tunnel syndrome surgery at Spire Thames Valley 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.
[1]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.
- [2]Initial Consultation” covers your initial appointment with your Consultant. The price displayed is a guide only as consultant fees may vary.
- [3]“Treatment” includes all the pre-assessment tests and the cost of the treatment, Consultant and Anaesthetist fees, nursing care, medication and food during your stay in hospital and any standard prosthesis. Your hospital stay is included as long as your Consultant advises is necessary.
- [4]“Aftercare” includes your care after you leave hospital, including consultations and physiotherapy visits (up to the number stated in your treatment letter), removal of stitches, change of dressings and the medication you need for up to 14 days after you leave hospital. Note that some home aids are not included.
Disclaimer
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Spire Thames Valley 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 Thames Valley Hospital
At Spire Thames Valley Hospital, our consultants have extensive experience of performing carpal tunnel release surgery in our clean, modern facilities.
Our consultants 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.
We offer minimally invasive techniques, which have been developed to help you heal faster, but may not be suitable for everybody. If your surgeon thinks it’s right for you, they may perform:
- Endoscopic release – a camera is used to see inside your wrist so one or two smaller incisions (cuts) can be used
- Percutaneous release – a minimally invasive technique using ultrasound to guide your consultant instead of a camera
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Preparing for carpal tunnel surgery at Spire Thames Valley Hospital
Getting here
We’re only a 10 minute drive from both the M4 and M40 motorways and we’re less than half an hour from central London by train. 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
Carpal tunnel release is a day procedure, meaning you’ll be able to go home on the same day. The operation takes around 20 minutes.
On the day of your surgery:
- There will be a chance to meet your anaesthetist and surgical team
- You’ll be given a local anaesthetic to block any pain in your hand and wrist
- Your surgeon will make an incision to reach the ligament that runs across your wrist – they’ll cut through this using the technique explained 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
Spire Thames Valley Hospital is only a 10 minute drive from both the M4 and M40 motorways and we are less than half an hour from central London by train.
Spire Thames Valley Hospital,
Wexham Street
Wexham
Bucks
SL3 6NH
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Sources
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