Thumb Arthritis Surgery. Thumb arthritis can cause severe pain swelling and decreased strength and range of motion making it difficult to do simple tasks such as turning doorknobs and opening jars. The damaged joint surfaces are removed and replaced with a cushion of tissue that keeps the bones separated.
This procedure features the removal of a portion of the damaged ligament and replacement with. The complete recovery after a thumb surgery can take anywhere between 8 weeks and one year. It s a type of surgery for treating arthritis of the thumb a common type of arthritis in the hand.
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Afterwards you re in a bulky well padded dressing and splint from the tip of the thumb all the way up the forearm for ten days. A splint can support your joint and limit the movement of your thumb and wrist. Hematoma and distraction. It s a type of surgery for treating arthritis of the thumb a common type of arthritis in the hand.
