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Thumb joint fusion

Bones, Joints & Muscles | Last Active: May 13 7:28am | Replies (10)

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@mcaries45

I had the second joint fused. My base joint and joint that bends the tip of thumb move and have had no problems with that middle joint fused.

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Thank you. so you fused the joint at the very base of the thumb - is that right? I think that is a much better option than joint replacement. And if I understand this, you still have use of your thumb for grasping.

I ask because I have arthritis in my hands, including my thumbs. No need for surgery yet, but I'd like to understand my options, and what has worked.

I am glad you are doing well! Joe