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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 |
Hospital Consultants | Specialties : |
Dr. Oliver Donaldson | ||||||
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Trauma and orthopaedic surgery |
Dr. Alan Dunkley | ||||||
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Trauma and orthopaedic surgery |
Dr. Andrew Clarke | ||||||
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Trauma and orthopaedic surgery |
Dr. Yee Leung | ||||||
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Trauma and orthopaedic surgery |
Dr. Ashok Sridhara Subramanian | ||||||
Staplegrove Elm,Taunton,TA2 | ||||||
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Trauma and orthopaedic surgery |
Dr. Paul Thorpe | ||||||
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Trauma and orthopaedic surgery |
Dr. Andrew Kelly | ||||||
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Trauma and orthopaedic surgery |
Dr. Andrew Stevenson | ||||||
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Trauma and orthopaedic surgery |
Dr. Benjamin Bolland | ||||||
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Trauma and orthopaedic surgery |
Dr. Rodney Hammett | ||||||
Staplegrove Elm,Taunton,TA2 | ||||||
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Trauma and orthopaedic surgery |
Dr. Dushan Thavarajah | ||||||
Staplegrove Elm,Taunton,TA2 | ||||||
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Trauma and orthopaedic surgery |
Patient Ratings | ||||||||||||
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By: | Cameron McKay |
| May 3 2023 | |||
I was admitted for cataract surgery last week, feeling very nervous re the pending experience. However from admission to discharge, I was treated by all concerned with care & reassurance. The surgeon talked me through the procedure, & the team all put me at ease. On discharge, the nurse was very friendly (& patient) as she talked me through the post-op regime I should observe in the coming few weeks. I departed very impressed & totally satisfied!! |
By: | Kay Taylor |
| May 27 2022 | |||
2nd cataract surgery carried out very efficiently by surgeon and theatre team,however the nursing staff and general facility was far below the standard I have experienced on previous occasions at this hospital.The room was dark and the TV didn’t work.The nurse didn’t introduce herself,talked about herself,dropped the pupil-dilating med.which delayed the theatre.Then took nearly two hours to locate follow up eye drops and provide discharge letter.When asked if they were short staffed I was told no they were just busy and it was Friday afternoon! The staff were unprofessional referring in the corridor for all to hear about”the old guy who had a general in room…” Because my previous visit for my first cataract had been a very positive experience I was quite happy to leave without proper discharge procedure but anyone going through this for the first time or with any anxiety issues would have found this experience quite traumatic. |
By: | angiemaryjo |
| Jul 15 2019 | |||
Endovenous ablation treatment Reply from Nuffield Health Tue, 20 Aug 2019 11:02:06 +0100 Dear patient, Thank you for taking the time to provide this fantastic feedback, regarding the clinical care at our hospital. Please be assured that your comments have been shared with the staff concerned and on behalf of the Matron and the senior management team, at the hospital, we would like to thank you for this detailed review of your experience of our establishment. Kind regards, The senior management team Nuffield Health Taunton Hospital |
Consultants Initial Consulation | £160 |
Diagnostic Investigations | £0 |
Main Treatment | £2,712 |
Aftercare | £0 |
Total Cost From: | £2,872 |
All prices are guide prices only and may change after a consultation. Please ask your provider for more details. |
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