Treatment to relieve pressure and pain in your wrist.
At Spire Tunbridge Wells Hospital, we carry out carpal tunnel release surgery using clinically proven techniques. The procedure eases the pain and numbness in your hand caused by carpal tunnel syndrome.
To relieve pressure on your median nerve, your surgeon will cut the ligament that runs across the front of your wrist bones. Pressure on the median nerve is caused by swelling inside your wrist and causes carpal tunnel syndrome.
Sometimes also called
Typical hospital stay
Same day discharge
Procedure duration
20 minutes
Type of anaesthetic
Local
Available to self-pay?
Yes
Covered by health insurance?
Yes
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.
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) | Fees |
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Initial consultation | £200 |
Treatment price | £2,257 |
Aftercare | Included |
From price | From £2,457 |
Monthly treatment price (Loan applicable to the treatment cost and excludes the initial consultation) |
£120 |
Representative example | |
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Loan amount | £2,007 |
Deposit | £250 |
Loan period | 18 months |
Representative APR | 9.9% |
Total amount repayable | £2,160 |
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 Tunbridge Wells 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.
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:
You’ll be able to go home on the same day of your operation. Here’s what to expect after you arrive:
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:
Day 1
3 months
Leave hospital
Able to wriggle fingers
Stitches removed
Return to work (depending on your job)
Back to your normal activities
Fully recovered
Leave hospital
Able to wriggle fingers
Stitches removed
Return to work (depending on your job)
Back to your normal activities
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.
We're located in Kent four miles southeast of Penshurst Place, the historic house once owned by King Henry VIII.
Fordcombe Road
Fordcombe
Tunbridge Wells
Kent
TN3 0RD
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Main Switchboard: 01892 740 047
Self-pay treatment enquiries: 01892 741 150
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