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@usps123

i am getting ready to have my left thumb surgery. my surgeon put me in a soft brace for 6 weeks, not sure why. he would like me to retire first, not sure if i want to go that soon, he also doesn't do the implant surgery, says the other surgery with the tendon has been done for 50 years and it works. all that i have ready regarding the implants seem to be very positive and faster healling. not sure if delivering mail has impacted the problem since its the joint failing but it doesn't help. would you recommend the implant?

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stoney | @stoney | Apr 10, 2021

Hey USPS123, That brace thing was a waste of time. I would not recommend the "Anchovy" technique. If you're leaning towards a natural surgery, explore the "tightrope" technique. It sounds like you have a lazy surgeon who has not done much to advance medicine. Does he or she still practice "bloodletting"? I would recommend the Biopro modular implant. I wish I had selected it. I went with the Stablyx implant and I am satisfied but it took a long time to get there.

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