Almost 2 years post op, dominant hand right hand thumb NuGrip implant. Severe pain post surgery , x-rays showed implant in position post op for 4 months. 5th month, January 2021 pain level increased, July 2021 CT Scan performed, October 2021 second opinion confirmed lucent gaps around the entire implant along with multiple bone cysts. Total implant failure, in pain management now as a result. Doctor should have performed LRTI (using my own tissue) as I have an autoimmune disorder. Now I am worse off, with chronic pain and just turned 40. I would highly advise against anyone getting an implant that is younger (active) than 70ish and or anyone with an autoimmune disorder. Totally avoidable - now a long term disability. I placed 100% faith in a well trained surgeon and now I am left in a significantly worse position.

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