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Surgery for nerve decompression is a safe and effective treatment option, and is usually performed under local anesthesia and as an outpatient procedure. This study aimed to explore patients' satisfaction and other aspects of the overall experience with this type of surgery.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec id=\"S0317167100011458_abs2\"><jats:title>Methods:<\/jats:title><jats:p>Qualitative research methodology was used. Semi-structured, open-ended interviews were conducted with 30 adult patients who had undergone carpal tunnel release or ulnar nerve decompression at the elbow 6-24 months prior. Interviews were digitally audio recorded and transcribed, and the data subjected to thematic analysis.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec id=\"S0317167100011458_abs3\"><jats:title>Results:<\/jats:title><jats:p>Four overarching themes emerged from the data: (1) most patients did not perceive their condition to be serious; (2) patients were satisfied with the overall surgical experience; (3) the outcome was more important to patients than the process; and (4) majority of patients had a realistic expectation of outcomes.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec id=\"S0317167100011458_abs4\"><jats:title>Conclusions:<\/jats:title><jats:p>Patients had a positive experience with carpal tunnel and ulnar nerve decompression surgery, although their level of satisfaction was dependent on the surgical outcome. 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