If you need Peripheral Nerve Surgery, waiting for diagnosis and treatment can be stressful. This guide explains the conditions that commonly lead to it and how private medical insurance can help you get seen and treated sooner.
What conditions lead to Peripheral Nerve Surgery?
Nerve Entrapment & Peripheral Neuropathy
Beyond carpal tunnel syndrome, numerous other peripheral nerves can become trapped or damaged: ulnar nerve entrapment at the elbow (cubital tunnel syndrome) causes ring and little finger numbness; radial nerve compression causes wrist drop; tarsal tunnel syndrome affects the foot. Peripheral nerve surgery decompresses or repairs these nerves to restore function and eliminate pain before permanent nerve damage occurs.
How private health insurance can help with Peripheral Nerve Surgery
Cover provides specialist peripheral nerve assessment, nerve conduction studies and EMG, surgical decompression or repair, and post-operative monitoring – restoring nerve function before permanent damage makes full recovery impossible.
Depending on your policy, cover can include:
- Faster access to a specialist consultant
- Diagnostic scans such as MRI, CT, ultrasound and X-ray
- A choice of consultant and private hospital from your insurer's list
- Surgery, hospital stay and, where included, post-treatment physiotherapy or rehabilitation
Cover, limits and exclusions vary between insurers and plans. Most policies don't cover pre-existing or chronic conditions, and you'll usually need a GP referral before claiming. Always check what your policy covers before starting treatment.
How it works
- Get a quote – tell us about yourself and what you want covered, using the form on this page.
- Compare policies – an adviser compares plans from leading UK insurers and recommends suitable options.
- Get covered – choose your plan and start cover once your insurer confirms it. Claims are then made through your insurer.
Want to know more? Read our guides to individual health insurance and family health insurance.
