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basil joint replacement and carpel tunnel

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karyl95924
karyl95924

Hi all! I'm Karyl

I'm in my 7th week after basel thumb surgery and carpel tunnel on my right hand. I had a cast for 4 weeks then a splint for thumb and haft arm for 2 . Now I'm a splint for just my thumb. I'm just this week working on touching my fingers with my thumb. much harder then I expected. My Dr. had told me it would be about 6 to 8 week recovery. I'm thinking it will be longer! Anyone out there with simuler situation?

Thanks!

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  • JohnBall
    JohnBall karyl95924

    Posted

    HI Karyl,

    i have not had surgery yet, going to see two surgeons in the next month then making my decision on what type and which surgeon. . Did you have the mini tightrope or the tendon transplant type?

    • karyl95924
      karyl95924 JohnBall

      Posted

      Hi John,

      The tendon from the inside of my arm, It hurt whenever I turned my arm over for about 4 to 5 weeks. I was very lucky to have the best hand surgeon in my area.

  • Nat666
    Nat666 karyl95924

    Posted

    Hi Karen ,How are you doing now ? I am 3 weeks post surgery , the same as you basal joint (trapeziectomy) and carpal tunnel on left hand

    It's still quite achy and painful especially after having cast changed a week ago. The surgeon said it would be a 10 week recovery , 6 weeks in the cast followed by 4 weeks in a splint.By what I have read it may take a lot longer .Hope your progress has been good so far , I would be interested to know how your progress has been 😊

    • Nat666
      Nat666

      Posted

      sorry Karyl

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