Thank you for your reply. I have seen three different surgeons and each have a different surgical procedure for this condition. I need both hands done but will have my dominate right hand done first. The Speed Spiral surgeon says that the pinch strength is better and the success rate is 95%. The collagen does get absorbed by the body and in doing so creates scar tissue and tissue mass that supports the base of the thumb. I guess it is about the same idea as the tendon relocation process but with the human collagen eliminating the need to remove the forearm tendon. He said the surgery time is reduced by about 50%. I was also told about a mini tighrope procedure which must be similar to what you had done. What was your recovery time with this type of surgery, and has your thumb maintained it height? I guess I have a ton of apprehension because there is about five different procedures to correct this condition. The Speed Spiral is the newest of the group and it is difficult to find any information and long term success. Thanks for your reply and if you have any further information to provide it would be appreciated. Thanks, John