Carpal tunnel syndrome surgery at Spire South Bank Hospital

Located in the city of Worcester, we provide comprehensive private hospital care for our patients across the West Midlands. 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 South Bank 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. If your surgeon thinks it’s right for you, they may offer a minimally invasive technique.

Getting here

Spire South Bank Hospital is convenient for both the city of Worcester and junction 7 of the M5 which is just 2 miles away, as are Worcester Shrub Hill station and Worcester Foregate Street station.

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

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
• 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: