Carpal Tunnel, Cubital Tunnel & Peripheral Nerve Surgery
Nerve entrapment surgery releases the tight tissue compressing a peripheral nerve. These are short outpatient procedures, often done under local anesthesia with light sedation, with an incision of a few centimeters. Neurosurgeons bring microsurgical technique and a whole-nervous-system perspective — important when it is not obvious whether symptoms come from the neck, the spine, or the nerve itself.
Incision2–4 cm
Hospital stayOutpatient
Back to desk workDays
Who it is for
- Carpal tunnel syndrome with persistent symptoms or nerve damage on testing
- Cubital tunnel syndrome
- Peroneal nerve entrapment with foot drop
- Meralgia paresthetica not responding to conservative care
- Nerve tumors (schwannoma, neurofibroma)
Why we use it
- Outpatient, under an hour
- Rapid relief of night symptoms
- Prevents permanent muscle loss when done before advanced damage
How the procedure is done
- Local anesthesia with sedation, or general anesthesia for larger procedures.
- A small incision over the entrapment site.
- The constricting ligament or fascia is divided and the nerve inspected under magnification.
- Closure with absorbable sutures; a light dressing.
Recovery
Use the hand for light activity immediately; avoid heavy gripping for 3–4 weeks. Numbness improves over weeks to months depending on how long the nerve was compressed.
Risks, stated plainly
Infection, incomplete relief, scar tenderness, rare nerve injury. Dr. Daggubati reviews the specific risks for your situation in person before any decision is made.