American Family Physician reports that hand numbness and tingling associated with carpal tunnel syndrome affect up to 6% of American adults. This means that approximately 133,000 adults in Utah suffer from carpal tunnel syndrome. If you’re one of them, you are likely frustrated with these symptoms interfering with daily activities and disturbing your sleep.
Elite Carpal Tunnel, a Utah original, provides both non-surgical and surgical treatments for carpal tunnel syndrome and a number of other hand problems. They are likely different from any other medical clinic you’ve visited before — and that may be a good thing. When you’re already dealing with hand problems, the last thing you need is the headache that comes from traditional healthcare hassles. David Johnson, writing for the Healthcare Financial Management Association describes the traditional process as, “a labyrinth filled with inadequate guidance, excessive wait times, duplicative administrative procedures and opaque pricing.”
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In contrast, one notable aspect of Elite Carpal Tunnel’s approach is their commitment to upfront, transparent, and affordable pricing. The clinic firmly believes that just as consumers expect to know the cost of goods and services in various aspects of life, healthcare should be no exception. Their transparent pricing structure aims to simplify the process and alleviate the financial uncertainties often associated with medical care. These financial benefits are coupled with a focus on expert care and patient-centered service.
Dr. Peterson is passionate about putting patients first
Dr. Travis Peterson, board-certified orthopedic hand surgeon and Elite Carpal Tunnel founder, has assisted thousands of individuals in alleviating carpal tunnel symptoms, employing both non-surgical and surgical interventions. He understands the frustration that comes from scheduling multiple appointments, spending hours in waiting rooms, paying hefty copays/coinsurance and dealing with delays and inefficiencies in health care. That’s why he’s committed to changing the landscape of traditional carpal tunnel care by providing an easier experience for his patients.
(Elite Carpal Tunnel, sponsored) Dr. Peterson is passionate about putting patients first.
Elite Carpal Tunnel is a novel hand surgery clinic designed to deliver efficient, high-quality carpal tunnel and other hand surgery care. This model offers several advantages for patients, including the convenience and benefits of receiving office-based carpal tunnel treatment with its financial and safety benefits. Procedures can also be done at a surgery center or hospital as needed or desired.
Where the traditional process can take up to 14 weeks or more, Peterson and his staff at Elite Carpal Tunnel aim to get you on the road to recovery on your timetable and in a fraction of the time needed for the traditional process. After booking an appointment, and when appropriate, treatment can begin and even be completed on the day of your first consultation.
Helping patients in Utah and beyond
Elite Carpal Tunnel’s services benefit patients in the local Utah market and along the Wasatch Front, but the clinic also frequently draws patients from neighboring states. In fact, a growing proportion of their patients now come from outside the Mountain West region from all areas of the United States and Canada. These patients travel here because of the combination of convenience, efficiency, quality, and value that they haven’t been able to find in their local markets.
An orthopedic surgeon from Nevada, experienced in carpal tunnel release surgeries, recently turned to Dr. Peterson for his own procedure and said afterward, “I am an orthopedic surgeon who also performs carpal tunnel surgery…I spent a lot of time searching high and low for someone I trusted to operate on me. Dr. Peterson’s technique and patient care is miles beyond anything I’ve seen elsewhere.”
Ryan, a recent patient, flew in from Canada for carpal tunnel surgery and was back home the same evening. Ryan said, “Highly recommend for any other Canadians that don’t want to wait for a year to get surgery.”
In addition to being efficient and high-quality, recent advancements have enabled carpal tunnel procedures to be performed without the necessity for IV access, sedation, or general anesthesia and the associated risks they entail. As a result, patients undergo a more streamlined, cost-effective, and safer surgical experience, which enhances overall convenience.
Leading the charge in eliminating fees
Elite Carpal Tunnel’s office-based model not only prioritizes patient safety but also has the potential to generate substantial cost savings. By eliminating the high facility fees typically associated with hospitals and surgery centers, the clinic aims to reduce the financial burden on patients while maintaining high-quality care. Wide adoption of Elite Carpal Tunnel’s efficient, office-based model could save $5 million dollars annually just on carpal tunnel surgeries performed in Utah — and nearly a billion dollars nationally.
Elite Carpal Tunnel is leading the charge in making office-based carpal tunnel procedures more accessible and cost-effective. This shift has the potential to enhance how patients access care, offering a comprehensive and affordable alternative.
“While facility fees vary widely by hospital and service provided, they can add hundreds or thousands of dollars to a medical bill,” Donna Rosato writes for Consumer Reports. “The fees are often high relative to the cost of the service provided.” In one example Rosato cites, a patient’s hospital fees amounted to almost 40% of their bill.
Visiting Elite Carpal Tunnel, an all-in-one care clinic, offers high-quality care in a convenient setting for much less. Receiving care through this model could save an individual patient $2000 or more.
Book a free consultation
To increase awareness of and accessibility to affordable, high quality, convenient care; Elite Carpal Tunnel is offering free consultations now through the end of the year. Visit the Elite Carpal Tunnel website to book online or call 801-997-5770. Be sure to reference code #TribElite to get your free consultation. Elite Carpal Tunnel accepts most insurance plans, offers excellent self-pay prices, and even has financing options.
As carpal tunnel syndrome continues to impact a significant portion of the population, innovative solutions like those offered by Elite Carpal Tunnel are changing the landscape of treatment.