Hand op

wendgro

Has anyone ever had a joint replaced in the wrist base of thumb.I was diagnosed with severe arthritis in this joint awhile ago and the consultant wanted to replace the bone take a muscle out of my arm to secure the joint, at the moment I cannot straighten my hand and my thumb is in an awkward position I have adapted to doing a lot of things as I am right handed but did delay surgery because I was having my knee done comments would be appreciated

marion1952

Hi Wendy

I have no experience of this procedure, but I hope someone will be along soon who knows about it..

I will be watching this thread with interest, as I also have OA in that area (both thumbs) but mine is not as bad as yours..

Best wishes

Marion

speedalong

Hi Wendygro,

I have no experience of this type of op, hopefully there will be someone out there in cyber space who has.

Has the ortho said what sort of movement you would achieve after this op and if it would relieve pain levels?

I would have thought that a replacement would be preferable to it fusing and being useless, if then painless...

Speedy

cebeem

Hi Wendygro
I am waiting for hand surgery slightly different though!
Dorcas/Iris is a mine of information on things like this I'm sure she will spot your post soon!

However my friend had this problem and had work done with the ligaments etc. (with the same surgeon I am seeing) The recovery time is about 10 weeks but she has had no problems since ....that was over 5 years ago!
*CB*

frogmorton

Hi wendy

Just want to offer my support to yo.

Questions - are you in pain wioth it - will op help with pain?

Will it give back felxibility?

Think i would ask myself these questions and weigh it all up.

As you know Dorcas(Iris) has had some ops so should be along soon to help more

Will be interested to see what you decide.

Love

Toni xx