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CMC Arthroplasty with STABLYX Implant
Bones, Joints & Muscles | Last Active: Nov 27, 2023 | Replies (145)Comment receiving replies
Wow, was I glad to stumble upon your post. I've been seeing Dr. Vo for my thumb as well and after several failed attempts with steroid injections, I am scheduled to have the Stablyx surgery on July 7th. Although I trust Dr. Vo and think he is an excellent doctor, there is alway apprehension when it comes to surgery. So it is nice to read about a patient of his that had the procedure done and had ZERO regrets. Thank you for posting.
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How did it go? You have had the new joint for a month now. I have my opinions about the therapists in the area. All I can say id go and make them work you. Don't sit there and let them work on others around you and let you sit with a warm wrap on and then say oh it hurts so stop and go home, pay us now. Its going to hurt some. Let it. Do the stretches and the exercises where they have you slide the thumb around a ball. Go to work if you do. Use it but in reasonable amounts.
I work in a shipping and parts manufacturing area. Small zip lock bags kick my butt! Its the slid and pushing between the thumb and forefinger. Do 300 of those pop open, place in part, seal it closed and it will let you know about it for a time. I still do it anyway. It will get stronger and one day not bother me at all I am sure.
Tell Dr. Vo I say Hi!
SHAMU