Bone on bone thumbs

The Anchovy method is a well tested and proven surgical procedure to remedy the CMC joint pain associated with bone on bone arthritis. It is an "all-natural" solution to your problem.

I'll see my hand surgeon next week - he is extremely talented and has saved me several times. I think he will agree to this - but I want to be sure he uses the replacement parts you suggested. I also need something done with my right shoulder, so I have to decide what to do first. As it is, I can only lift one pound with my right arm. The shoulder surgeon is also incredibly talented and getting ready to retire - so that is a consideration. I was excited to learn I will be able to type shortly after the thumb surgery.

Hand surgeon said he is not happy with any of the devices for thumb replacement. He said he will only use my own tissue - moving the tendon down. I tried to get him to sign me up for the second surgery three months after the first, but he said I wouldn't want it that soon. He said give it six months. I'm going to get it done in January - after I've got the tulips planted.

I think you'll be satisfied with that decision. Good luck!

@parrotqueen I take it your surgery went good on the thumb. AH yes plant those tulips . then you can watch them get big when you are recovering .

I just met with the surgeon today. He has done previous surgeries on my shoulder and hands, and I know he is an excellent surgeon. I am thinking I will get the surgery in January - and yes, I will be able to watch everything bloom - but I have to get the work done NOW! I have maybe 30-40 things to plant, not counting the tulips. ACH!

I'm thinking I'll need some easy on and off shoes and clothes for a while. I don't know how on earth I'm going to be able to medicate my two parrots - they get medicine in the morning and evening by syringe (they have arthritis too!). I hadn't thought of this aspect yet. Will I have use of any fingers on the hand that is operated on? About how many days post-surgery do you think before I can use the hand? I was good to go after two days with shoulder surgeries. One of the birds won't come near me if I even have a bandaid on. They usually come around once I've let them see what is going on and I talk to them. But I am worried about drawing up their meds. What do you think - 2 or 3 days before I can use my fingers to help me? I understand my thumb will be quite tender.

@parrotqueen By planting and getting things done now before the surgery this should give you a mental life hopefully . Then to see your accomplishment while revovering will give you gratitude . Let me know how you are doing . We care here at connect .

@parrotqueen Jumping in here about the parrots. Can you feel the syringes before you have surgery the amount you will need then refrigerate them for use after surgery?

I recall having "some" use of my fingers with the thumb being isolated in a splint. It's like the tips of your fingers are exposed and can be used for balance and support functions, but no weight or force can be applied to them. I like @lioness suggestion with pre-loading syringes.