hand surgey
BABSE
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Have just been told need operation on thumb joint whereby the trapezium bone is removed and replaced with a tendon from your wrist. Has anyone had this surgery -good or bad results? Would be grateful for your comments. Thanks
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Hi BABSE
Sorry I cant help , I dont think we have met so welcome to the forum, ...must say it is very quiet on here at the min...but hopefully someone will be along very soon with advice xLove
Barbara0 -
Hello
I had this done last February. Bearing in mind, everybody's different of course - the pain I used to get at the base of my left thumb has gone. I did need some help at home, having to manage with one hand, and I was surprised by how bulky the cast and dressing was in the first week. It's a good idea to have some very baggy sleeved clothes. I also had to wear elasticated waist trousers as I couldn't fasten a zip.
I think we all know when we've got to the stage where surgery is the only option and I was only too happy to have it done. If you've got any specific questions, please get back to me.
Best wishes, Shula0 -
Hello BABSE, it's nice to meet you. I apologise because I can't help but there is a fairly recent post on Working Matters about a similar (if not the same?) op. I think the lady concerned has had this done and it's had a huge impact on her life due to her career. I am not aware of your age or circumstance but for me surgery has always been a positive because it is designed to help: OK, the outcome may not be perfect but help is the basic idea. I wish you well. DDHave you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben0
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