Thumb fusion

jenzie06
jenzie06 Member Posts: 708
edited 8. Jan 2013, 15:58 in Living with Arthritis archive
Having my thumb fused next month. I was just wondering if anyone has had similar and how long it took to recover? All I know is that I'll be in plaster for 4 weeks.
Thanks.

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  • stickywicket
    stickywicket Member Posts: 27,764
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi jenzie. If you put 'thumb fusion' into the search engine at the top of the page quite a few threads come up.
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  • villier
    villier Member Posts: 4,426
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    jenzie06 wrote:
    Having my thumb fused next month. I was just wondering if anyone has had similar and how long it took to recover? All I know is that I'll be in plaster for 4 weeks.
    Thanks.

    Hi Jenzie

    I haven't had my thumb done but had the dip joint on my index finger done about eight weeks ago, just starting to get total feeling back in finger and the middle joint is still stiff to bend but coming along with exercises, the finger looks good, go to physio on Thursday and hoping to get rid of splint altogether. I'm sure there are a few that have had the thumb done, hopefully someone will come along soon, good luck with the op and let us know how things go..............tc..............Mariex
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  • jenzie06
    jenzie06 Member Posts: 708
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Thanks for the replies. I'm actually quite looking forward to it, is that odd? I'm really looking forward to a pain free joint anyway.

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