Cubital tunnel syndrome treatment in Harrogate

Costs for all-inclusive private fees are typically between £2500 – £4500 in the UK, depending on both the technique and provider. Some clinics only quote a facility fee of around £2000, which then leaves it to charge the surgeon & anaesthetist separately. This may look cheaper upfront but can ultimately be more expensive. Before booking anything, ask for an all inclusive fully itemised quote from each clinic.

Typically, surgery stops the nerve damage getting worse and often improves or resolves the tingling & numbness in your hands, especially in mild cases. The amount of recovery depends on the degree of compression pre surgery. If muscle wasting had already set in pre surgery, full strength return is not guaranteed. Improvement in nerves can take as long as 12-18 months post op.

Recurrence is rare. Less than 3% need revision surgery. Recurrence most likely occurs because of scar tissue formed around the nerve or failure to correct the original cause of compression such as habitual elbow position.

You feel nothing during the procedure under anaesthetic. Immediately following surgery, there’s swelling around the elbow for approximately one week. Standard pain relievers effectively manage this. Sensitivity within the scars may remain present for two months, however gently massaging them can help resolve the issue over time.

In some mild cases, symptoms will completely disappear by simply making a few lifestyle adjustments, such as wearing an elbow brace at night, limiting hard activities. In other instances, where there has been significant compression to nerves and these same strategies have failed, leaving the issue unaddressed may lead to ongoing degeneration of those specific hand muscles. Although surgery at this later time point will likely continue to slow down muscle degeneration in this area, it does not always restore lost function. The earlier you address this issue, the better your chances for success.