Writing with a pen after cmc arthroplastyp

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Hi all it has been 10 weeks since my cmc arthroplasty using the apl tendon. i can do almost everything except write with a pen. it causes alot pain. Still going to occupational therapy and seeing ortho in 2 weeks. Everything else is coming along even fingerpicking the guitar. Did my right thumb. Has anybody else experienced this and did it get better with more time?

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