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Procedure Information |
WHAT HAPPENS DURING CARPAL TUNNEL RELEASE SURGERY? Carpal tunnel release is usually performed using a local anaesthetic so that you feel nothing and a light sedation so you remain relaxed. The procedure takes about twenty minutes. Your surgeon will make a small incision (cut) in your wrist. They will then cut the flexor retinaculum - the ligament that forms the top of the carpal tunnel - relieving the pressure on the median nerve. The incision will be closed using sutures (stitches). Some surgeons will perform this procedure endoscopically - inserting a tiny camera into the incision to examine your wrist and cut the ligament. AFTER THE OPERATION Carpal tunnel release is usually done on an outpatient basis meaning you will do home the same day as the procedure. You may go home with a splint or heavy bandage on your wrist. Once these are removed you will begin exercises and physiotherapy to regain movement in your wrist and arms. Most people make a good recovery and return to normal activities following carpal tunnel release. As with any surgery there can be complications: Pain Bleeding Infection of the surgical site (incision) Scarring SPECIFIC COMPLICATIONS IN CARPAL TUNNEL RELEASE INCLUDE: Continued numbness in fingers Tenderness around scar Aching in the wrist Return of numbness and pain Complex regional pain syndrome – a rare, but chronic (long-term) condition that causes a burning pain in one of the limbs |
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Dr. Phillip Johnston | ||||||
Nuffield Health Cambridge Ho | ||||||
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Dr. James Hopkinson-Woolley | ||||||
Nuffield Health Cambridge Ho | ||||||
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Dr. Mark Latimer | ||||||
Nuffield Health Cambridge Ho | ||||||
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Dr. Stephen McDonnell | ||||||
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Dr. Andrew Carrothers | ||||||
Nuffield Health Cambridge Ho | ||||||
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Dr. Vikas Khanduja | ||||||
Nuffield Health Cambridge Ho | ||||||
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Dr. Graham Keene | ||||||
30 New Road,Impington,Cambri | ||||||
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Dr. Andrew Robinson | ||||||
Nuffield Health Cambridge Ho | ||||||
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Dr. Jaisingh Chitnavis | ||||||
Nuffield Health Cambridge Ho | ||||||
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Trauma and orthopaedic surgery |
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Dr. Aloke Singhania | ||||||
30 New Road,Impington,Cambri | ||||||
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Dr. Joel Melton | ||||||
Nuffield Health Cambridge Ho | ||||||
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Trauma and orthopaedic surgery |
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Dr. Sertaz Niel Kang | ||||||
30 New Road,Impington,Cambri | ||||||
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Trauma and orthopaedic surgery |
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Dr. Dennis Edwards | ||||||
Nuffield Health Cambridge Ho | ||||||
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Trauma and orthopaedic surgery |
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Dr. Kuldeep Stohr | ||||||
Nuffield Health Cambridge Ho | ||||||
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Trauma and orthopaedic surgery |
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Dr. Christopher Gooding | ||||||
Nuffield Health Cambridge Ho | ||||||
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Trauma and orthopaedic surgery |
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Patient Ratings | ||||||||||||
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![]() | By: | Anonymous |
| Aug 16 2019 | ||
Thank you for the best care ever! Reply from Nuffield Health Fri, 20 Sep 2019 18:48:24 +0100 Dear Patient, Thank you for taking the time to provide this excellent feedback, with regards to your recent admission to our hospital. Clinical excellence is a key founding principal of Nuffield Health and it is good that we met expectations in relation to this and all aspects of your recent admission. With regards, The Cambridge Hospital Senior Management Team |
![]() | By: | SR |
| Oct 17 2017 | ||
Very happy with surgeon, anaesthetist and setting. Nurses were helpful and caring, nothing was too much trouble. Pharmacist impressive-providing all the medicines ahead of discharge with excellent medication sheets. Physiotherapist was superb and incredibly helpful through whole of the rehab process -very willing to help and answer any questions. Good experience. Original Comment Report... |
![]() | By: | Ruth lawrence |
| Feb 24 2015 | ||
A massive thankyou Reply from Nuffield Health Tue, 24 Mar 2015 19:12:06 Z Dear Ms Lawrence, Thank you for your kind words with regards to your recent experience at the Nuffield Health, Cambridge Hospital. I look forward to sharing this with the team at Cambridge, especially within the department’s that you have specifically thanked. I am very pleased to see that all aspects of your care were seen to during your stay as well. If there any elements of your care you would like to elaborate on please feel free to e-mail me on hospitalfeedback@nuffieldhealth.com On behalf of Nuffield Health I would like to thank you for taking the time to feedback your experience on the NHS choices website. With kind regards, Ben Nuffield Health consumer care |
Consultants Initial Consulation | £0 |
Diagnostic Investigations | £0 |
Main Treatment | £3,020 |
Aftercare | £0 |
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Total Cost From: | £3,020 |
All prices are guide prices only and may change after a consultation. Please ask your provider for more details. |
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