Carpal Tunnel Surgery

Carpal tunnel surgery is an operation on the carpal ligament in the wrist. When a patient has carpal tunnel syndrome, this ligament compresses the median nerve, causing pain or numbness in the the hand and wrist. During carpal tunnel surgery, the doctor will make a small vertical incision in the wrist or the base of the palm. The doctor will then split the ligament to relieve pressure on the nerve. The surgery has a high success rate and recurrence is rare. In the US, carpal tunnel surgery costs about $7,000, while in the UK it is about £3,700. Abroad, patients can save seventy percent.

In Mexico and Costa Rica, carpal tunnel surgery costs only $1,900 or £1,300. Orthopedic and general surgeons in Latin America are skilled and experienced, and they use the most modern techniques and equipment to improve hand function. The operation is done as an out-patient procedure in a clean, state-of-the-art clinic with compassionate nurses and doctors. In large cities, most of the hospital staff speak English, so patients can communicate their needs and concerns. Many surgeons have studied medicine in the US and Europe, so patients can be assured their doctor is one of the best. A few weeks after carpal tunnel surgery, patients can return to their normal jobs.

South Korea is another top destination for carpal tunnel surgery, where the price of the operation is only $1,600 or £1,000.

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