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Thumb surgery

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sherry08095
sherry08095

HAS ANYONE HAD THUMB SURGERY?

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  • Donna7349
    Donna7349 sherry08095

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    yes i had the cmc with tendon repositioning on my right side 18 months ago my pain in thumb and wrist has decreased a little (still

    painful) and i still can't do many things. I now have terrible forearm pain that i never had before. My doctor had no explanations or solutions.

    • victoria13635
      victoria13635 Donna7349

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      Donna7349, have you gotten any relief yet? I am not in a lot of pain yet but my Dr says I'm a good candidate for thumb arthritis surgery. I take it from what you've written you wouldn't do the surgery if given a second chance?

    • Donna7349
      Donna7349 victoria13635

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      I am still in pain . I actually believe the thumb is better than before surgery but my forearm (where the tendon was harvested) still causes much pain i still dont have strength in that hand either my left hand is now way worse and I'm delaying surgery

      But to be fair, i think most people have success . I am in the minority

      Good luck to you

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