Minimal-invasive Carpal Tunnel Release in Villach, Austria
Dr. Kau is a highly specialized expert in ultrasound-guided carpal tunnel release procedures for the treatment of median nerve compression syndrome.
Mailto:privatordination@dr-kau.com
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Why travel for this? And how to prepare
The Procedure
No stitches
Local anaesthesia
Approximately 15 minutes
Outpatient – you leave within 1 hour
Typically on Tuesday afternoons
Light daily activities within days
Getting to Villach
Villach lies in the heart of Central Europe, at the meeting point of
Austria, Slovenia, and Italy
AIRPORTS (+transfer):
Klagenfurt (0.5h by train)
Ljubljana (<1h by car)
Graz (1.5h by train)
Salzburg (2h by train)
Practice address:
Privatordination PD Dr. Thomas Kau
Nikolaigasse 43, A-9500 Villach
Klinikum Villach – Access D1
Costs
€ 1,980 all incl.
Day 1 – Initial consultation, nerve ultrasound, and clinical assessment
Day 2 – Outpatient carpal tunnel release procedure
Follow-up – Examination or teleconsultation after 3 weeks
Minor waiting times
Moderate costs compared to private rates for conventional surgery
Highly specialized team
We recommend contacting your insurer to confirm your level of coverage
We are happy to provide a
detailed cost estimate on request
Self-payers and privately insured patients are welcome
What to Bring
Nerve conduction velocity (NCV) or electromyography (EMG) study confirming median nerve
compression at the carpal tunnel – from your neurologist
Current blood count and coagulation panel
Referral letter (optional, required by some insurers)
The informed consent form is signed on Day 1, at least 24 hours
before the procedure