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CMC Arthroplasty with STABLYX Implant

Bones, Joints & Muscles | Last Active: Sep 11, 2024 | Replies (147)
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@migizii

In reply to sueinmn….@migizii…I meet with the rheumatologist in a couple weeks and this will be my third shot, if I agree to do it. I will ask her to take new xrays to see if things have changed (it’s been 2 years) and then we can talk about next steps. My concern is that providers here tend to underplay issues and as a patient, it is vital to have as much information as possible and be a strong self-advocate. Thank you so much for your feedback!❤️

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Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | Jul 31, 2021

If you see changes (ask her to put the x-rays up side-by-side for comparison) and think surgery is in your near future, you may want to skip the shot and go to a hand surgeon. After an injection, surgeons make you wait anywhere from 6 to 12 weeks for a procedure. You may want to read about "tightrope" and anchovy CMC procedures and the Stablyx implant before you choose a surgeon, then make sure the one you find does the one you prefer.

Good luck, and let me know what you plan to do next.
Sue

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