Procedure
Carpal Tunnel Release
Surgery that cuts a ligament in the wrist to relieve pressure on the median nerve.
Also called: carpal tunnel surgery
Who Can Help with Carpal Tunnel Release?
- Hand Surgeons
A surgeon who treats conditions of the hand, wrist and forearm, such as carpal tunnel syndrome, trigger finger and fractures.
- Orthopedic Surgeons
A surgeon who treats bones, joints, ligaments and muscles, including fractures, arthritis and joint replacement.
- Plastic Surgeons
A surgeon who performs reconstructive and cosmetic surgery, such as breast reconstruction, skin repair and body contouring.
- Surgery Centers
An outpatient center where patients have surgery or procedures, such as endoscopy or cataract surgery, and go home the same day.
Where Practices List Carpal Tunnel Release
Cities where practice websites say they offer it.
- Oklahoma City, OK (120)
- Phoenix, AZ (110)
- San Francisco, CA (83)
- Saint George, UT (59)
- Hoover, AL (53)
- Los Angeles, CA (47)
- Louisville, KY (31)
- Orlando, FL (28)
- Houston, TX (24)
- Cape Girardeau, MO (14)
- Glendale, CA (11)
- Lithia Springs, GA (9)
- Encino, CA (7)
- Billings, MT (4)
- Newberry, SC (4)
- League City, TX (3)
- Rincon, GA (3)
Related
General information, not medical advice. Ask a provider about carpal tunnel release and what is right for you.