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CMC Arthroplasty with STABLYX Implant
Bones, Joints & Muscles | Last Active: Nov 27, 2023 | Replies (145)Comment receiving replies
Hey Sue,
You sound like your good to go with all your efforts. Sounds like you had excellent insurance or assistance to be able to do all the OT/Hand therapy. Unfortunately for myself and I am sure many others, the fee's for surgery and therapy can be outrageous!
I had to pull money from my 401 K for my first surgery in May due to the high out of pocket expenses. The therapy after the first surgery still cost me $80 each visit. My decision to go for the surgery for the other hand before being completely sure of the first surgery was due mainly to the cost and the fact I was up to my annual out of pocket expense, 8-10 K.
Being late November, this limited me on how many therapy sessions I had left in the calendar year that were paid for by my insurance. When the tendon snap happened that set me back on the covered therapy since year end came. The last few therapy sessions came completely out of my pocket at $250 per. Needless to say I bailed out. I had to! I was confident with all the past experience with the first surgery and therapists that I could manage. So far so good.
If you have the funds and good therapists I say go for it. If you are like myself with limited income and insurance coverage, get the therapy you can afford but by all means keep at the therapy even if its on your own. Its a must for healing and longevity of the surgery.
SHAMU
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@shamu Yes, insurance is the elephant in the room for many of us. I am totally blessed to have excellent coverage, and I know not everyone has the same opportunity. I do have a suggestion that worked for my sister. Sometimes, if you have run out of therapy coverage for the year, someone with whom you are an established patient will agree to see you for one or two sessions for just your copay amount if you explain the situation.
But, since rehab is mainly up to the patient, not the therapist, it is possible to fully recover by being as diligent as you are. For those who are unable to gain access to any in-person therapy, there are also excellent resources on-line. I would just caution people to look for videos or directions made and distributed by a reputable source - an ortho practice, a health practice like Mayo or a registered physical or occupational therapist. Avoid sources like random "trainers" or anyone trying to sell you a device.
Kudos for your self-discipline and hard work.
Sue