Dr Maguire is an expert in the treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and other Peripheral Nerve Compression Syndromes. He also specialises in Ultrasound Guided, Arthroscopic and Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS).
Welcome to our Clinic
THE CARPAL TUNNEL CLINIC GOLD COAST
The Carpal Tunnel Clinic Gold Coast is Queensland’s first dedicated carpal tunnel clinic operating out of the Minimally Invasive Surgery Centre (MISC). Centrally located in Southport on the Gold Coast, MISC is a unique purpose-built facility, which is a Fully Licensed and Accredited Day Hospital. MISC combines state-of-the-art equipment and cutting-edge techniques. Pioneers of the revolutionary Ultrasound Guided Carpal Tunnel Release procedure, our unique purpose-built facility combines state-of-the-art equipment and cutting-edge techniques performed by prominent orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Michael Maguire to deliver faster, less painful treatment options with minimal recovery time.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a common but painful hand condition caused by pressure on a nerve running through the wrist (the median nerve). Although it is quite common, it is often not treated quickly enough, leading to prolonged pain and in chronic cases, irreversible median nerve damage.
The Carpal Tunnel Clinic Gold Coast expedites treatment by assisting patients through every step of the process from consultation to diagnosis, imaging, nerve conduction studies, non-operative interventions and surgery all in our centrally-located Southport facility.
Please click on the “Watch on YouTube” text in the window below to watch a video of Dr Maguire performing Ultrasound Guided Carpal Tunnel Release.
Our focus is on the patient
SERVICES WE PROVIDE
Carpal Tunnel Release
Here at The Carpal Tunnel Clinic Gold Coast, Dr Maguire performs the surgery under local anaesthetic using ultrasound guidance. The procedure is called Ultrasound Guided Carpal Tunnel Release (USGCTR) otherwise known as ultra minimally invasive carpal tunnel release. The Carpal Tunnel Clinic Gold Coast is the only clinic in Australia regularly doing this procedure. This innovative technique allows patients a much quicker recovery time when compared to traditional Open Carpal Tunnel Release.
Ultrasound Guided Carpal Tunnel Release (USGCTR) is performed as an outpatient procedure (meaning it is done in a non-hospital setting) under local anaesthetic. A tiny 1-2mm puncture wound is made above the palm and Dr Maguire will cut (release) the transverse carpal ligament. This relieves the pressure on the median nerve.
Cubital Tunnel Release
Dr Maguire treats moderate and severe cases of cubital tunnel syndrome (ulnar nerve compression at the elbow) surgically.
Endoscopic Cubital Tunnel Release is a “Key Hole” technique, which allows decompression of the ulnar nerve from mid arm to mid forearm via a small 2 cm incision. This technique allows a complete release of the nerve without a large incision. Dr Maguire rarely performs transposition of the nerve as this technique may devascularise the nerve.
Trigger Finger Release
Traditionally open surgery is required for Trigger Finger Release but here at the Carpal Tunnel Clinic Gold Coast, Dr Maguire offers ultra minimally invasive release of trigger finger via a 1 to 2mm puncture wound in the finger. The technique allows the A1 pulley to be released without a long incision. The procedure is called USGTFR or Ultrasound Guided Trigger Finger Release and utilises a tiny device known as a hook knife. This ultra-minimally invasive procedure is done under local anaesthetic and uses ultrasound guidance to visualise the instrument as it cuts the pulley.
No sutures are required and only a steri strip and bandaid is applied. Patients can use the hand immediately after the surgery. The wound is so small it usually heals or seals in 2 to 3 days.
Other Services
Among these surgeries, Dr Maguire also regularly treats all other upper limb conditions relating to the elbow, hand, shoulder and sporting injuries within his other clinics. To find out about additional services provided by Dr Maguire, please see
For patients with upper limb conditions who are seeking non-operative solutions as well as minimally invasive surgical solutions.
Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Clinic focusing on non-operative interventions for all musculoskeletal and orthopaedic conditions.