How much does a private carpal tunnel release cost in the UK?

Typically £1,500–£3,500 self-pay, with patients usually treated within 2–3 weeks.

Carpal tunnel release in South West London: NHS Wait vs Private Cost

Q: How long is the NHS wait for a carpal tunnel release in South West London?

Around 54 weeks from referral to treatment for Neurosurgery in South West London, though this varies by hospital and month.

If you need a carpal tunnel release in South West London, here's the typical NHS waiting time versus what it costs to go private — updated for 2026.

NHS Wait (South West London)

54 wks

Typical referral-to-treatment wait for Neurosurgery in this ICB.

Private Self-Pay

£1,500–£3,500

Typical UK self-pay range. Usually treated within 2–3 weeks.

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How long is the NHS wait for a carpal tunnel release in South West London?

In South West London, the typical NHS waiting time for neurosurgery procedures such as carpal tunnel release is around 54 weeks from referral to treatment. Waits vary by hospital within the region and change month to month — and under NHS Right to Choose you can ask to be referred to a faster provider elsewhere in England at no cost.

What does a private carpal tunnel release cost?

Going private for a carpal tunnel release in the UK typically costs between £1,500 and £3,500, with an average around £2,200. Self-pay patients are usually seen within 2–3 weeks, compared with the 54-week NHS wait in South West London — a saving of roughly 51 weeks.

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Source: NHS England RTT data (2026) and typical UK self-pay fees. Figures are indicative ranges for guidance only.