Key planning information for carpal tunnel surgery in Costa Rica.
$1,900 fromLowest listed price
10–20 minsProcedure time
3 hospitalsList carpal tunnel surgery
Carpal Tunnel Surgery in Costa Rica is listed from US$1,900 to US$2,800 at 3 hospitals. The operation takes 10 to 20 minutes. Each hospital quotes its own price for your case.
Prices last updated Mar 2010
Cost of Carpal Tunnel Surgery in Costa Rica
Table of prices by type of procedure, in US$. Each hospital quotes its own price for your case.
Procedure
Minimum price
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Carpal Tunnel Surgery
$1,900
$2,800
Price starting from $1,900 up to $2,800 · last updated Mar 2010.Final prices are quoted by each hospital
Hospitals and clinics offering Carpal Tunnel Surgery in Costa Rica
Carpal Tunnel Surgery is listed by 3 hospitals in Costa Rica. The order reshuffles every hour so each gets equal exposure.
Clinica Biblica Hospital is one of the top medical institutions of Costa Rica. Approximatey 50% of the physicians at the hospital were trained in the USA.
The high specialization due to the complexity of the orthopedic problems is performed by highly technical teams, using the most modern technology and the most advanced techniques, such as minimally invasive surgery or computer-controlled surgery (navigation).
DoctorsVBDr. Vladimir Badilla VargasVCDr. Vladimir Castro DuboyView all 3
PricesCarpal Tunnel Release - One Hand upon requestCarpal Tunnel Release - Two Hands upon request
What is Carpel tunnel release surgery?
Carpal tunnel surgery, also known as carpal tunnel release, is a procedure that can help relieve pressure on the median nerve to improve symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome. This type of surgery involves cutting the tissue around the wrist to alleviate pressure on the median nerve.
How effective is Carpel tunnel release surgery?
According to some medical studies, over 70% people are satisfied with their results, and 90% have no night pain after surgery.
What types of surgery are available?
Open release surgery:
Open release surgery is the traditional procedure used to correct carpal tunnel syndrome.
The procedure consists of making an incision up to 2 inches in the wrist and then cutting the carpal ligament to enlarge the carpal tunnel.
Endoscopic surgery:
Endoscopic surgery may allow faster recovery and less postoperative discomfort than traditional open release surgery.
The surgeon makes two incisions in the wrist and palm, inserts a camera attached to a tube, observes the tissue on a screen, and cuts the carpal ligament (the tissue that holds joints together).
About Carpal Tunnel Surgery
Key facts to plan your treatment: how long it takes, your hospital stay, anaesthesia, risks and recovery.
Duration of surgery/treatment
Usually takes 10 to 20 minutes.
Days admitted
Usually done on an outpatient basis, so you will not stay at the hospital.
Anesthesia
Generally done under local anesthesia.
Recovery
You may need to wear a splint for several weeks.
Your stitches will be removed 10 to 14 days after surgery.
Physical therapy is recommended after surgery to restore the wrist strength.
Full recovery from carpal tunnel surgery can take months. Some patients may need to adjust job duties or even change jobs in order to aid the recovery and avoid the recurrence of the symptoms.
Risks
The rate of major complications is generally low - around 1% of patients.
Possible major complications include:
- Damage to the median nerve or its branches
- Damage to the ulnar nerve.
- Damage to the artery in the palm of your hand
- Numbness in the palm or fingers
- Incomplete release of the carpal ligament
- Infection
- Finger stiffness
- Continued pain
- Allergic reaction to medication
- Reaction to anesthesia
- Occasionally the wrist may lose strength because the carpal ligament is cut.
After care
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