Carpal Tunnel Surgery in Dublin– Fast, Affordable Relief from Hand Pain​

At Excel Clinic, carpal tunnel surgery costs €2100 all-inclusive. This covers your consultation on the day of procedure, the surgery, all anaesthetic, dissolvable sutures, aftercare guidance, and your 6-week follow-up. There are no hidden fees. If a separate in-person pre-operative assessment is needed after your free virtual consultation, this is charged at €150. Interest-free finance is available subject to eligibility.

HSE waiting times for carpal tunnel surgery vary but typically range from 18 months to over 2 years in many parts of Ireland. At Excel Clinic, surgery is available within 2–4 weeks of your free virtual consultation, with no GP referral required.

Yes, where clinically appropriate. Our one-stop service combines your in-person assessment and surgery in a single visit — particularly useful for patients travelling from Co. Meath, Co. Louth, Kildare, or further afield. This reduces your number of trips, time off work, and overall cost. Suitability is confirmed at your free virtual consultation.

• The surgical procedure itself takes approximately 10–20 minutes under local anaesthetic. Your total time at the clinic, from arrival to discharge, is around 60 minutes. You walk in and walk out on the same day — no overnight stay is required.

7-10 days: Return to keyboard work and light tasks

10-14 days: Safe to resume driving (after stitch removal)

3-4 weeks: Return to most work duties

6-8 weeks: Full grip strength recovery Note: Stitches used are dissolvable in most cases.

No referral is needed. You can self-refer and book a free virtual consultation with Dr. Wani to discuss your symptoms and suitability for surgery.

Not always. If your symptoms and clinical examination clearly indicate carpal tunnel syndrome, surgery can often proceed without a nerve conduction study. If there is diagnostic uncertainty, your surgeon may recommend an NCS — this would incur an additional fee and would be arranged in advance of surgery.

As with any surgery, there are risks involved, including bleeding, infection, nerve damage, stiffness, and pain at the scar site. However, carpal tunnel surgery is generally considered safe and effective. Your surgeon will discuss risks with you prior to your operation and obtaining your consent.

The procedure is done under local anaesthetic, so you won’t feel pain during surgery. Post-operative discomfort is typically mild and can be managed with simple pain relief.

Most take 7–10 days off for office work
Manual labour may need 3–4 weeks

Recurrence is rare, especially when the surgery is done correctly. Less than 5% of patients experience recurrence. In some individuals, recovery may be slower due to how the nerve regenerates.