Where is a carpal tunnel surgery usually done? at a hospital?

Yes: It is a simple procedure, one of the most common procedures in usa.It is done under local anesthesia, and in outpatient basis. Very rarely overnight hospital stay is recommended. It is done in the hospital for sure.

Yes: Can be done at hospital or surgery center. Usually need an or to ensure sterility and equipment. Anesthesia can range from local anesthesia only, brachial plexus block, bier block or general anesthesia.

Hospital or ASC: Carpal tunnel surgery is done on an out patient basis. It can be done in a hospital or ambulatory surgery center.

Surgery center: it is typically done at an ambulatory care center under twilight sleep and the procedure takes approximately 5 mns and 2 stitches