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Pyrocarbon thumb joint replacement

Joint Replacements | Last Active: 2 days ago | Replies (119)
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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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Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | 3 days ago

I'm not sure how technology has improved in the past 5 years, but my surgeon felt that I had enough bone to try to avoid the implant. He did not, at that time, feel they were durable enough to last 25-30 years.
Have you been advised that an implant would be superior to a repair?

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