Carpal Tunnel Release
If non-surgical treatments for your carpal tunnel syndrome have been unsuccessful, then carpal tunnel release surgery may be an option to consider. During this procedure, a ligament is released giving more room for the nerve that controls movement and feeling in your hand. As a result, the progressive symptoms of pain, numbness and tingling can often be improved or preventing from worsening.
What to expect
Duration
Carpal tunnel release is usually performed under local anaesthetic as a minor operative procedure. It usually takes an hour and you will be able to go home after the surgery.
Recovery
Before going home from hospital, you will be given a date to return to see the nursing team who will check your wound and/or your dressings. You will also be given an appointment to see a physiotherapist
You should expect to take two to four weeks off work.
Follow-up
Mr Kalu will see you in his clinic six to eight weeks following surgery.
FAQs
Carpal tunnel surgery has the benefit of releasing your median nerve compression and preventing further progression in your symptoms.
You may be required to have nerve conduction studies beforehand. A referral will be made to a specialist if this is needed.
As with all surgical procedures it is usually safe and effective, but complications can occur. Mr Kalu will discuss the complications of carpal tunnel release with you at your consultation so you can make an informed decision about the procedure and allow you to detect and treat problems early.
The exact surgery cost will be provided after the consultation as Mr Kalu will need to meet you first to assess your own individual needs.
A breakdown of the costs (hospital, surgical and anaesthetic fees) will be included in your clinic letter. The cost of the procedure also includes your dressings appointment post surgery and your follow up appointment with Mr Kalu six to eight weeks later.
You may return to driving after four to six weeks but the legal test that you would need to satisfy is that you are able to be in control of the vehicle and perform an emergency stop. Further advice should be sought from your insurer as to when they are happy for you to begin driving.
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