Hand & Nerve Surgery

What is Carpal Tunnel Decompression?

Carpal tunnel decompression, also known as carpal tunnel release surgery, is a procedure that relieves pressure on the median nerve—a key nerve in the wrist that can become compressed, causing carpal tunnel syndrome.

Common symptoms include numbness in fingers, numb forefinger, pins and needles in the hands, and general discomfort or weakness in the wrist. If you’ve tried carpal tunnel syndrome splints, wrist splints, or exercises for carpal tunnel without relief, carpal tunnel surgery may be recommended as a long-term solution.

Also referred to as carpal release surgery, carpal tunnel decompression is a quick and effective treatment that restores hand function, reduces pain, and prevents permanent nerve damage. Mr Kuen Yeow Chin is a trusted hand surgeon with extensive experience in carpal tunnel syndrome treatment and hand pain management.

Benefits of Carpal Tunnel Surgery

• Relieves pain, tingling, and numbness in fingers

• Restores hand strength and function

• Prevents permanent nerve damage

• Quick recovery with minimal scarring

• Performed under local anaesthetic as a day case procedure

Carpal Tunnel Surgery Cost & Pricing

The price of carpal tunnel surgery varies depending on the severity of the condition and whether one or both hands are treated. Pricing for carpal tunnel decompression  with Mr Chin starts from £1500, with a tailored quote provided after consultation.

Enquire today to book your consultation with an experienced carpal tunnel release surgeon.

What is Dupuytren’s Contracture Surgery?

Dupuytren’s contracture is a hand condition where the fingers gradually bend towards the palm due to thickened tissue under the skin. Often starting as a pea-sized lump under the skin on the finger or pain in the palm, it can develop into clawing of the hand, limiting function and quality of life.

This condition, also known as Dupuytren’s disease, can affect one or both hands and most commonly involves the ring and little fingers. Dupuytren’s treatment options vary depending on severity, but when contracture is advanced, surgery for Dupuytren’s—typically a Dupuytren’s fasciectomy—is the most effective intervention. The surgery may also require flap or skin graft reconstruction. 

Mr Kuen Yeow Chin is an experienced hand surgeon, offering tailored hand treatment for this condition. His expertise in Dupuytren’s contracture surgery ensures precise and lasting results, restoring hand function and flexibility.

Benefits of Dupuytren’s Contracture Surgery

• Releases tight cords causing finger bending

• Restores ability to straighten the fingers

• Improves hand function and range of motion

• Reduces discomfort in the palm and fingers

• Helps prevent further progression of hands clawing

Dupuytren’s Surgery Cost & Pricing

The cost of Dupuytren’s disease surgery depends on the number of fingers involved and the complexity of the procedure. Pricing for Dupuytren’s contracture treatment with Mr Chin starts from £1200, and a tailored quote will be provided after consultation.

Enquire today to book a consultation with a talented Dupuytren’s contracture surgeon.

What is a Ganglion Cyst?

A ganglion cyst is a fluid-filled lump that often appears near joints or tendons, most commonly on the wrist, hand, finger, or foot. Many patients describe it as a lump on the wrist or a hard lump on a finger joint under the skin. While often painless, these cysts can interfere with movement, cause discomfort, or lead to cosmetic concerns.

Ganglion cysts can form on the wrist (ganglion cyst wrist), finger (ganglion cyst finger), foot (ganglion cyst foot), or elsewhere on the hand. Though some resolve on their own, others persist or grow larger and may require intervention.

If conservative ganglion cyst treatment such as aspiration or rest has not helped, ganglion cyst removal surgery is often recommended. Mr Kuen Yeow Chin offers expert cyst removal in London, Berkshire and Surrey, delivering safe and effective results with minimal downtime.

Benefits of Ganglion Cyst Removal

• Eliminates the visible lump and underlying cyst

• Reduces discomfort, stiffness, or nerve irritation

• Restores range of motion and functionality

• Prevents recurrence with complete removal of the cyst wall

• Performed under local anaesthetic as a quick day case procedure

Ganglion Cyst Removal Cost & Pricing

The cost of ganglion cyst removal varies depending on location and complexity. Whether you have a ganglion cyst on the hand, foot, or finger, pricing for cyst removal surgery with Mr Chin starts from £1500, with a personalised quote provided after consultation.

Enquire today to book your consultation for ganglion cyst removal.

What is Trigger Finger?

Trigger finger, also known as stenosing tenosynovitis, is a condition that causes one of your fingers—commonly the index finger or thumb—to get stuck in a bent position and then suddenly straighten, like a trigger being pulled and released. It can also lead to pain in the thumb joint, stiffness, or a finger lock that interferes with hand function.

You may notice clicking, tenderness, or finger joint pain, especially in the morning or when gripping. Trigger thumb is a similar condition affecting the thumb tendon.

When conservative trigger finger treatment such as splinting or steroid injections fails, trigger finger release surgery is a highly effective solution. This procedure releases the tightened sheath around the tendon, allowing smooth finger movement and immediate relief from discomfort.

Mr Kuen Yeow Chin is a leading hand surgeon, offering expert care for finger and thumb tendon conditions across London and the surrounding regions.

Benefits of Trigger Finger Release Surgery

• Restores smooth, pain-free finger movement
  Eliminates locking or catching sensations

• Quick procedure with minimal downtime

• Reduces inflammation and joint pain

• Improves overall hand function and grip

Trigger Finger Surgery Cost & Pricing

The cost of trigger finger release surgery depends on the number of fingers involved and individual case complexity. Pricing with Mr Chin starts from £1500, with a personalised quote provided following your consultation.

Enquire today to book your consultation with an experienced hand surgeon, Mr Chin.

What are Steroid Injections?

Steroid injections are a fast-acting, targeted treatment used to reduce inflammation and provide pain relief in joints and soft tissues. They are commonly used to treat conditions causing joint pain, including osteoarthritis, tendonitis, carpal tunnel syndrome and repetitive strain injuries.

This treatment is particularly helpful for base of thumb joint pain, finger joint pain, wrist joint pain, tendinitis, trigger fingers and carpal tunnel syndorme offering significant and often immediate improvement in symptoms. The injection contains corticosteroid medication, which works by calming inflammation in the affected area.

Inflammation steroid injections are often used as a first-line or supportive measure alongside physiotherapy or after surgery, offering an effective, non-invasive option for joint pain relief.

Benefits of Steroid Injections

• Reduces pain and inflammation in affected joints

• Provides fast and targeted relief for arthritis or tendon conditions

• Helps restore movement and function

• Minimally invasive and performed in-clinic

• Effective for thumb, finger, wrist joint pain, as well as trigger finger and early carpal tunnel relief

Steroid Injection Cost & Pricing

The cost of a steroid injection varies depending on the joint treated and whether ultrasound guidance is used. Pricing with Mr Chin starts from £500, with a tailored quote provided after consultation.

Enquire today to find out if a steroid injection is suitable for your joint pain.

What is Hand Trauma Surgery?

Hand trauma surgery refers to a group of surgical procedures used to treat acute injuries to the hand and wrist, including fractures, nailbed injuries, tendon injuries, and nerve damage. These injuries are often caused by accidents, crush injuries, cuts, or sports trauma, and require precise care to restore both function and appearance.

As part of hand plastic surgery, these procedures are performed by an experienced hand surgeon or trauma surgeon, often specialising in hand trauma plastic surgery. Surgery may involve:

• Nailbed injury repair – correcting damage from crush or laceration to preserve nail growth

• Tendon repair surgery – repairing tendons in the hand or tendons in the wrist for restored motion and grip strength

• Fracture fixation – stabilising broken bones in the hand or fingers

• Nerve repair – restoring sensation and motor function after nerve laceration

Patients are treated in specialist centres offering advanced wrist surgery, tendon surgery, and nerve microsurgery for optimal recovery.

Benefits of Hand Trauma Surgery

• Restores hand function, grip, and dexterity

• Treats complex injuries involving bone, tendon, nerve, and soft tissue

• Improves healing outcomes for nailbed injuries and fractures

• Reduces long-term complications such as stiffness or weakness

• Enhances both form and function through reconstructive hand surgery

Hand Trauma Surgery Cost & Pricing

The cost of hand trauma surgery depends on the injury type, procedure complexity, and whether multiple repairs (e.g. fracture + tendon repair) are required. A personalised quote will be provided following your consultation.

Enquire today to book your assessment with a leading hand surgeon for expert treatment.