This page will give you information about carpal tunnel release. If you have any questions, you should ask your GP or other relevant health professional.
What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition where there is increased pressure on a nerve that crosses the front of your wrist (the median nerve).
The median nerve runs through a tight tunnel, together with the tendons that bend your fingers.
What are the Benefits of Carpal Tunnel Surgery?
You should get relief from pain and numbness in your hand.
Consultants and Clinic Times

Mr Tony Antonios
BSc (Anatomy), MBBS, PGCertHBE, MSc (T&O), FRCS (T&O)
Specialities
Orthopaedics, Upper Limb Surgery

Mr Paul Davey
BSc MBBS FRCSEd (Tr&Orth)
Specialities
Orthopaedics, Hand & Wrist Surgery


Mr David Gateley
MA FRCS FRCS(PLAST)
Specialities
Breast Surgery, Plastic Surgery
Professor Mo Imam
MD, DSportMed, PhD, FRCS
Specialities
Orthopaedics, Upper Limb Surgery

Mr Pratipal Kalsi
BSc, MBBS, MRCS(Lon), FRCS(Lon), PhD
Specialities
Neurosurgery, Spinal Surgery

Miss Fiona Middleton
MBBS MA (Oxon) FRCS (Tr & Orth)
Specialities
Orthopaedics, Hand & Wrist Surgery

Professor Marios Papadopoulos
MA MD FRCS(SN)
Specialities
Neurosurgery, Spinal Surgery
Mr Mark Proctor
MA FRCS(Orth)
Specialities
Orthopaedics, Knee & Shoulder Surgery

Mr Nashat Siddiqui
MBBS, BSc, FRCS (Tr & Orth)
Specialities
Orthopaedics, Upper Limb Surgery

Mr Rupert Wharton
BM, BSc, FRCS (Tr and Orth), Dip Hand Surg (Br and Eur)
Specialities
Orthopaedics, Hand & Wrist Surgery