Carpal Tunnel Surgery in London — Ultrasound-Guided Release
Consultant-led · day surgery · Harley Street, London
Carpal tunnel release relieves pressure on the median nerve to cure the numbness, tingling and night pain of carpal tunnel syndrome. At Minor Surgery UK a consultant hand surgeon performs it through a 1 cm incision under local anaesthetic — from £2,250 per hand — and most patients are back to normal use within about 24 hours.
What the surgery involves
The procedure divides the carpal ligament to release pressure on the median nerve. Our ultrasound-guided technique uses a single 1 cm incision under local anaesthetic — no general anaesthetic and no hospital stay — and takes only minutes.
When surgery is the right choice
Mild carpal tunnel may settle with a night splint or steroid injection. Surgery is recommended when symptoms persist, wake you at night, or cause weakness or muscle wasting. A consultant confirms the diagnosis, sometimes with nerve tests.
Recovery
Because the incision is just 1 cm under local anaesthetic, most patients regain near-normal function within about 24 hours, building back to heavy use over two to four weeks.
Cost
Ultrasound-guided carpal tunnel release is from £2,250 per hand, all-inclusive (medical procedure — VAT-exempt). Treating both hands together is quoted at consultation.
Why choose Minor Surgery UK
Our consultant is a UK pioneer of the ultrasound-guided technique — a 1 cm incision instead of the traditional larger cut, local anaesthetic only, and a far quicker return to function.
Frequently asked questions
How much does carpal tunnel surgery cost privately in the UK?
At Minor Surgery UK it is from £2,250 per hand, all-inclusive. Private carpal tunnel surgery in the UK generally ranges from around £1,500 to £3,000 per hand (the UK average is about £2,400).
How long is recovery after carpal tunnel surgery?
With our ultrasound-guided 1 cm technique, most patients regain near-normal function within about 24 hours and build back to heavy use over two to four weeks.
How long does carpal tunnel surgery take?
The release itself takes about 10 minutes under local anaesthetic, and you walk in and out the same day.
What anaesthetic is used?
Carpal tunnel release is performed under local anaesthetic only — no general anaesthetic and no hospital stay.
How long are you off work after carpal tunnel surgery?
Many people doing desk work return within a day or two; manual or heavy-lifting jobs may need two to four weeks.
Does carpal tunnel come back after surgery?
Recurrence after a complete release is uncommon. When symptoms return it is often because the original diagnosis included other nerve issues, which is why accurate assessment matters.