Can a Thumb Joint Replacement Last More Than Five Years?
The short answer: The ISIS thumb implant lasts many years for most people. In this study, 94% stayed in place for almost…
Prostheses & Implant Outcomes · April 2, 2026Can a New Thumb Joint Replacement Really Stop Your Pain for Years?
The short answer: The study followed 61 thumb joint replacements for an average of 6.5 years and found pain dropped from 7.3…
Prostheses & Implant Outcomes · March 24, 2026Should You Get a Thumb Joint Replacement for Arthritis?
The short answer: About 85 out of 100 thumb joint replacements last 10 years. Survival is 80% at 15 years. If you…
Prostheses & Implant Outcomes · March 22, 2026Which Surgery Works Best for Thumb Arthritis: Removing the Bone or Getting a New Joint?
The short answer: Both surgeries help with pain and daily use. A new joint lets you recover in about 4.5 weeks, while…
Prostheses & Implant Outcomes · March 16, 2026Can a Thumb Joint Replacement Really Last 10 Years?
The short answer: 89% of Rubis II thumb joint replacements were still working after 10 years, and most people had little or…
Prostheses & Implant Outcomes · March 15, 2026Which Thumb Surgery Stops Your Thumb from Bending Backwards?
The short answer: The thumb implant is better at stopping backwards bending than removing bone, and it helps pinch strength, especially if…
Prostheses & Implant Outcomes · March 8, 2026Which Thumb Arthritis Surgery Works Better for Pain Relief?
The short answer: Ligament reconstruction gave better pain relief and daily use than the pyrolytic carbon implant. The study followed patients for…
Prostheses & Implant Outcomes · February 19, 2026Can Better Surgery Keep Your Thumb Replacement Working Longer?
The short answer: How your surgeon places the trapeziometacarpal prosthesis matters a lot for how long it lasts. If you have thumb…
Prostheses & Implant Outcomes · February 16, 2026Can a Thumb Implant Really Last for Years?
The short answer: 88% of MAIA thumb implants were still working after 12 years. If you have pain at the base of…
Prostheses & Implant Outcomes · February 15, 2026Can a Thumb Prosthesis Really Last for Years?
The short answer: Most MAIA thumb prostheses last many years. In this study, 88% were still working after 12 years and pain…