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Thumb arthritis: Did anyone have carpometacarpal (CMC) surgery?
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@sueinmn My renowned hand surgeon confirmed that I have carpal tunnel syndrome and arthritis at the base of the thumb in each hand. he told me he had to do two operations, one on each arm, and release two nerves: one in the wrist and one in the upper arm. And he told me he had to do both under general anesthesia.
I am an 81 YO male and I fear general anesthesia. I am also not fond of the recovery time for the surgery. In just under three weeks I have an appointment with Shelley Noland at the Mayo Clinic. I am hoping I qualify for this:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/medical-professionals/physical-medicine-rehabilitation/news/new-approaches-to-carpal-tunnel-release-and-treatment-of-tendinopathy/mac-20521546
I am not looking for perfection. Just less pain.
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@steveinarizona
Dr. Shelley Noland operated on my right thumb two years ago (I was 77), using the suspension method (two incisions, one a few inches lower to take tendon and use it as part of the fix for carpometacarpal surgery. I did not have carpal tunnel. I had general anesthesia and did well.
Yes, it takes a bit of time. Hand PT at Mayo--on the same floor as her office. They are fully tranied and work on hands (also in that room, have shoulder PT--did that too and more arm related) PT specialists.
My results are good. I am not 100%--have osteoporosis as well as osteoarthritis. Both my thumbs have had surgery--the other for an accident with glass in 2018.