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Pyrocarbon thumb joint replacement

Joint Replacements | Last Active: 2 days ago | Replies (119)
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@sueinmn

I don't know if you will get replies from either of these members, neither has been active on Mayo Connect the past couple of years.
Can you tell us more about the procedure you need, and what has been done to preserve your thumbs so far?

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natureplus | @natureplus | 3 days ago

Hi Sue,
Yes, I have had at least 10 cortisone shots over the past 5 years. I had an X-ray 5 years ago that showed advanced OA b/l thumbs or cmc jt.
I had an xray last week and it is now severe with some loss of bone from grinding on each other. The pain is significant. I would like to try the biopro modular implant and am looking for docs that do it hopefully in CA and success with this procedure.
Thank you for your time on my behalf.
Melody

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