De Quervain's Surgery Prices London · Harley Street
Whether you need a thumb splint, an injection or a short release under local anaesthetic, your quote from Ms Anna De Leo is based on the stage of your De Quervain's.
How much does De Quervain's tenosynovitis cost in London?
The cost of treating De Quervain's tenosynovitis in London depends on which stage of care you need. Many people improve with a thumb splint and activity advice, some need a guided steroid injection, and a smaller number go on to a surgical release of the first dorsal compartment. Ultrasound, splint fitting and hand therapy may also feature. Ms Anna De Leo assesses your wrist at 64 Harley Street and then sends a written quote. Message the team on WhatsApp or use the form.
What your De Quervain's Tenosynovitis quote reflects
Typical figures for De Quervain's tenosynovitis with Ms Anna De Leo — your own plan is confirmed at consultation.
What a De Quervain's Tenosynovitis quote includes
Your written quote from Harley Street is itemised, so you can see exactly what is covered.
- Surgeon's feeMs De Leo's fee for releasing the tendon sheath on the thumb side of the wrist, including identifying a separate tendon compartment when one is present.
- Local anaestheticThe release is usually carried out under local anaesthetic, so you stay awake, avoid a general anaesthetic and go home soon afterwards.
- Day-case theatreA sterile operating room, instruments and nursing support for a short procedure that typically takes well under half an hour.
- Dressing and thumb supportA light dressing and, where helpful, a soft support for the first days while the small incision over the wrist begins to heal.
- Wound and scar reviewA post-operative check of the incision, removal of stitches when needed and advice on scar massage to keep the skin supple over the tendons.
- Return-to-function follow-upA later review to confirm that lifting, gripping and thumb movements are comfortable, with particular attention to safely lifting and feeding a baby.
What affects De Quervain's Tenosynovitis prices in London
These are the factors Ms De Leo considers when preparing your personalised quote.
Splinting before any procedure
A custom or off-the-shelf thumb spica splint, worn to rest the inflamed tendons, is often the first treatment Ms De Leo recommends. Whether a ready-made splint is enough or a made-to-measure splint from a hand therapist is better depends on your hand size, job and daily tasks. Starting with a splint can mean that no procedure is needed at all.
Ultrasound-guided injection
A steroid injection into the tendon sheath settles symptoms in many patients. Ultrasound guidance can help place it accurately, particularly when the tendons are divided by an internal partition. Whether an injection is suitable, and whether guidance is advisable, depends on your symptoms, how long they have lasted and, for new parents, whether you are breastfeeding.
Surgical release
When splinting and injection have not brought lasting relief, a release of the first dorsal compartment opens the tight sheath through a small incision at the wrist. The operation is short and usually done under local anaesthetic, but the presence of a separate subcompartment or thickened tissue can make it more involved. Your quote describes the planned procedure clearly.
Imaging to confirm the diagnosis
De Quervain's is usually diagnosed by examination alone. However, pain at the base of the thumb can also come from arthritis of the thumb joint or a problem with the wrist bones. If there is doubt, Ms De Leo may suggest an ultrasound scan or X-ray, and this additional step is reflected in the written plan.
Hand therapy needs
Some patients need only home exercises after treatment. Others, especially those with a physically demanding job or a young baby, benefit from hand therapy to adapt lifting techniques, desensitise the scar and rebuild strength. The number of therapy sessions likely to help you is discussed at consultation and considered when your quote is prepared.
Beyond the price: choosing well
The De Quervain's release is a small operation, but it is done right beside the superficial branch of the radial nerve, a delicate sensory nerve whose injury can cause a lasting, painful scar or numbness over the back of the thumb. Missing a hidden extra compartment can leave symptoms behind, and over-releasing the sheath can let the tendons slip. These are reasons to prioritise precision and judgement over cost. Ms Anna De Leo, with her European Diploma in Hand Surgery and microsurgical training, also considers whether surgery is needed at all. Through ADLSynergy, scar therapy and massage can help keep the wrist scar comfortable during recovery.
How to get your De Quervain's Tenosynovitis quote on Harley Street
Four simple steps, with no obligation at any stage.
Request your De Quervain's Tenosynovitis quote
Prices are never published as a fixed list: your written quote is prepared for you by Ms Anna De Leo, plastic surgeon of the ADLSynergy team, once your needs are clear.
- A reply from the team within 24 hours
- A private consultation at 64 Harley Street, London W1G
- A clear written quote — no pressure, no time-limited offers
- Your details handled confidentially, in line with UK GDPR
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Prices & Quote: Your Questions
Is De Quervain's treatment available on the NHS?
Will I be quoted for surgery straight away?
I have just had a baby. Does that change my treatment plan or quote?
Is a made-to-measure splint part of the quote?
Is an ultrasound-guided injection priced differently from a standard injection?
What if symptoms continue after the release?
Your plan, your quote
Speak with the ADLSynergy team and arrange your consultation with Ms Anna De Leo — open every day, 9:00am – 6:30pm, by appointment.
Surgical prices are not published on this website. Quotes are personalised and confirmed in writing after consultation. All surgery carries risks; results vary from person to person.