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CMC Arthroplasty with STABLYX Implant
Bones, Joints & Muscles | Last Active: Sep 11 6:37pm | Replies (147)Comment receiving replies
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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Hi Wally - Glad to hear your surgery went well. I don't have a Stablyx, but a tightrope - was off pain meds and solely on ibuprofen after a few days - but learned to keep the IB "on board" for the first month. Helped with the swelling too.
At 3 months, I am getting close to full use, but know from the first thumb that full strength takes quite a lot longer. It only swells now if I really overuse.
I wasn't as diligent as I should have been in week 3 about limiting use and NO lifting, and as a result I have quite a lump at the site - got scolded by therapist & will have to return to doc in 6 weeks to have it evaluated and possibly excised. Makes me unhappy, but it's my own fault for overdoing.
Sue