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CMC Arthroplasty with STABLYX Implant

Bones, Joints & Muscles | Last Active: Sep 11 6:37pm | Replies (147)
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@mboyleotr

I am 5 weeks post stabylx CMC thumb implant with significant sharp pain when I oppose my thumb to pinky. Considerable swelling on thumb muscles and tender swelling at the implant location. Am I expecting too much at 5 weeks?

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Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | Apr 29, 2021

Yep! Remember, every nerve and muscle in that part of your hand has been assaulted. Most hand therapists are thrilled if you accomplish thumb to pinky at 5 weeks at all, pain or not. Ice is your friend - do any prescribed stretches or exercises, then ice at least 3 times a day for at least 20 minutes until the swelling is gone. With my left CMC last year, I iced at least once a day for over 2 months before all the swelling was gone, and they didn't replace the joint.

What are your current therapy/stretching protocols?
Sue

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