Can a Thumb Joint Replacement Really Last Over Ten Years?
If you have pain at the base of your thumb, you may have heard about joint replacement surgery. But does it really…
Prostheses & Implant Outcomes · August 31, 2026Which Surgery Works Better for Thumb Arthritis: Removing Bone or Using a Prosthesis?
If you have thumb pain at the base of your thumb, you may have heard your doctor talk about surgery. You might…
Prostheses & Implant Outcomes · August 30, 2026Can Artificial Joints Help My Thumb Arthritis? What You Need to Know About Success and Risks
If you have painful thumb arthritis, you may have heard about artificial joints that can replace the damaged joint at the base…
Prostheses & Implant Outcomes · August 29, 2026Can Thumb Joint Replacement Really Fail? What This Study Reveals About Safety
If you have severe thumb pain at the base of your thumb, you may have heard about joint replacement surgery. This article…
Prostheses & Implant Outcomes · August 24, 2026Can a Small Implant Really End Your Thumb Pain?
If your thumb hurts when you grip things or turn a key, you are not alone. Many people suffer from pain at…
Prostheses & Implant Outcomes · July 26, 2026Can a Thumb Joint Replacement Really Fix My Arthritis Pain?
If you have pain at the base of your thumb, you may have heard about surgery to replace the joint. But does…
Prostheses & Implant Outcomes · June 22, 2026Is There a New Thumb Implant That Can Help My Arthritis Pain?
The short answer: The Rubena CMC implant is a new thumb joint implant for advanced arthritis. It is placed during surgery and…
Prostheses & Implant Outcomes · June 19, 2026Could 3D Printing Make Custom Thumb Implants That Finally Work?
The short answer: 3D printing can make custom thumb implants that fit your own bone shape. The work led to 2 patents…
Prostheses & Implant Outcomes · June 18, 2026Why Does My Thumb Tendon Hurt After Surgery for Thumb Arthritis?
The short answer: De Quervain’s tendinitis happens more after thumb joint replacement than after simple bone removal. This study looked at 331…
Prostheses & Implant Outcomes · June 11, 2026Should I Get a Thumb Joint Replacement for My Arthritis?
The short answer: Thumb joint replacements fail in 50% or more of cases. Other surgeries can give similar relief, so discuss options…