Carpal Tunnel Syndrome surgery

What is Carpal Tunnel syndrome?

The carpal tunnel is a narrow space at the front of your wrist. The tendons that bend the fingers and wrist pass through this space. The main nerve to your hand is called the median nerve, this also passes through the carpal tunnel alongside the other tendons. Space in the carpal tunnel is limited therefore any swelling in the region compresses the median nerve and can cause interference with nerve impulses. This can be painful, which may become prolonged and intense, making it difficult to grip things.

Carpal Tunnel surgery is a simple operation, under local anaesthetic, which involves releasing the pressure on the median nerve.

Carpal Tunnels at Syston

We have a weekly Hand Clinic which offers a full service from consultant consultation and nerve conduction studies, through to minor hand surgery and follow up.  This service is run by Blue Sky Orthopaedics, which is an Orthopaedic company set up by a group of consultants at the University Hospitals of Leicester.   This company was set up to develop a rapid access service specialising in the treatment of patients with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

This service is available to all patients registered at a Leicester City or Leicestershire County and Rutland GP Practice.  It can be accessed by your GP practice through the Choose and Book system.

Further information on Carpal Tunnels can be found on the NHS Direct website:
www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/articles/article.aspx?ArticleID=88        

If you’ve been referred and have any questions, or would like further information please contact:
Blue Sky Orthopaedics on 07894 833310
www.blueskyortho.co.uk