Can 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…
Prostheses & Implant Outcomes · June 6, 2026Which Surgery Works Better for Thumb Arthritis: Implant or Tendon Suspension?
The short answer: In the first 6 weeks, the prosthesis tends to relieve more pain and improve function. By 6 months to…
Prostheses & Implant Outcomes · May 25, 2026Can an Artificial Joint Really Fix Your Thumb Arthritis?
The short answer: Thumb joint replacement helps most people with severe thumb arthritis, with about 85% fully satisfied and without pain after…
Prostheses & Implant Outcomes · May 23, 2026Can a New Implant Help Fix My Thumb Arthritis Without Losing Strength?
The short answer: In 12 patients with advanced rhizarthrosis, the TIE-IN implant cut pain from 5.8 to 0.8 and improved movement from…
Prostheses & Implant Outcomes · April 28, 2026Can a New Implant Fix Thumb Pain When Other Surgeries Have Failed?
The short answer: A new thumb implant may help after surgeries fail. In this study, 11 patients (13 thumbs) were treated and…
Prostheses & Implant Outcomes · April 16, 2026Could a New Thumb Implant End Your Pain and Help You Use Your Hands Again?
The short answer: Most people do well with the Touch dual-mobility thumb implant for at least two years, with 96% still working…