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CMC Arthroplasty with STABLYX Implant
Bones, Joints & Muscles | Last Active: May 5 7:24am | Replies (146)Comment receiving replies
Hi Wally, Saw Dr. Vo this morning, He took an xray and said everything is perfectly aligned and looks great. He said that he was impressed with my range of motion. I have this knot that has been hurting me on the inside of my palm. Turns out it is scar tissue, so He has me massaging it as often as possible to try and break it up. As far as the swelling goes he gave me a prescription for a stronger NSAID gel that I rub on twice a day. Don't need to go back for 2 mos. He promises me that the swelling will go away, as well as the pain. I just need to be a little more patient. Once again, good luck with your surgery and keep us posted. Lori
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Good morning Lori, Surgery this past Tuesday went very well, ride home was fine as I got pain relief and ice pack just before we hit the road. I was very impressed with the caregivers at Surgicare. Even though I've kept ice on my hand, it is still swollen - very little pain from the swelling but I'm still taking the pain med's. Thinking I'll start backing off the med's today - maybe. Dr. Vo was adamant about not moving my thumb/using my hand for the next two weeks. On Sept. 23rd, I'll get the bandage off and start therapy shortly there after. Has your swelling subsided? Has the gel worked? Wally
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@lkd Hi Lori - I have a little experience with scar tissue - and my hand therapist is a specialist in scar management. She recommends massaging with cream or oil (I use lavender & tea tree in oil) and a circuler device of some kind. I massage the area a bit to warm it up, then roll a ball bearing over it for 3-5 minutes, varying the pressure & pattern. It works so well it has nearly healed the keloid that formed from my latest surgery, and is beginning to soften the lump that formed around the insertion point of the tightrope.
Patience is key when healing...I found the thumb surgery took just as long as a hip replacement!
Sue