Thumb Arthritis

I've had both CMC joints replaced and I'd advise get them done sooner rather than later. My left hand is great, pain free and normal movement within 3 weeks after the op but my right joint had fused badly because I waited so long and the movement is now quite restricted but it is pain free. I had steroid injections for a long time in my joints because they helped so much - one of the only places where they have actually worked.

I have had successful trapeziotomy (? spelling) operations on both thumbs. The recovery period was 6 weeks wearing a splint. The operations were definitely worth it. No more pain and completely normal use of hands once healed.
The operation took place with a nerve block and I had no problems during or afterwards.
I just used the splint provided by the hospital and found that perfectly adequate.

I’ve had this in the past as I have a lot of joints affected with O/A I took pain relief and bought a wrist with splint which fitted round the thumb which helped but the pain eventually stopped and now I get the occasional twinge but it’s not bad.

My thumbs are sore too and I have a painful right knee but I don’t want surgery only as a very, very last resort and from what I hear the injections are quite short lasting.
So I m looking in to alternatives if I find anything I ll let you know Lizbeth