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Anyone have experience with suspension arthroplasty for CMC joint?

Bones, Joints & Muscles | Last Active: Mar 27 10:10am | Replies (21)
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@chattycathy

Thank you, Sue for those kind words of encouragement. I have tried to use ice, but since I am wearing a wrap, it doesn't seem to penetrate the covering and provide comfort. I do elevate whenever possible. My surgeon says I must be doing too much to cause this pain and I need to baby it more. I feel that I am following the protocols accordingly.
I wish he was a bit more sympathetic to my concerns. I was not fully aware of the length of time required for this healing.
Glad to have found you here and I appreciate your help.
Thanks

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Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | Jul 24, 2023

Cathy - My daughter was in a huge wrap/cast for 8 weeks following a broken wrist 2 years ago. What we found for icing was 4 very large refreezable ice packs (10x14 or more) - alternately used and rechilled for at least 4 hours - we would wrap it around the cast, then wrap a hand towel over it to keep cold for as long as possible.
I also find comfort from the packs that come with my husband's meds - resting a wrapped joint on one, placing another on top and wrapping the whole in a towel.

I once asked a surgeon "How many orthopedic surgeries have you recovered from?" when he told me I was being a baby. The look on his face was priceless - but I thought he was going to throw me out of the hospital room. The nurse had to turn away so he wouldn't see her trying not to laugh!

Hang in there!
Sue

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