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Is Thumb Fusion Surgery The Only Option For Carpometacarpal Osteoarthritis?
Question: Hello,
I have OA of my carpal-metacarpal Right joint of right thumb. Sometimes it's severe pain, and sometimes mild. At times I can't hold a pen properly. Is my only answer to this a fusion of this joint, or would anything else help this.
I have OA of my carpal-metacarpal Right joint of right thumb. Sometimes it's severe pain, and sometimes mild. At times I can't hold a pen properly. Is my only answer to this a fusion of this joint, or would anything else help this.
Brief Answer:
If no relief with medicines then surgery is only option.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The fusion of the joint will remove the pain but will decrease the function of the thumb. It is best to take proper pain killers and do a hot compress at the site and see if it helps. In case there is no relief with the conservative treatment then surgery is the only option.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
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If no relief with medicines then surgery is only option.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The fusion of the joint will remove the pain but will decrease the function of the thumb. It is best to take proper pain killers and do a hot compress at the site and see if it helps. In case there is no relief with the conservative treatment then surgery is the only option.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Would a cortiscone shot help at all?
Thank you for your answers!
Thank you for your answers!
Brief Answer:
Yes. It will help.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
Cortisone shot will help in reducing the pain and inflammation for 3-6 weeks. You can try the shot for symptomatic relief.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
Yes. It will help.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
Cortisone shot will help in reducing the pain and inflammation for 3-6 weeks. You can try the shot for symptomatic relief.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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