Are prosthetic implants a lasting solution for thumb arthritis pain?
The short answer: A trapeziometacarpal prosthesis can last for years, and in this study 94% of implants survived for five years or…
Prostheses & Implant Outcomes · November 2, 2025Could a pyrocarbon spacer ease your thumb arthritis?
The short answer: A pyrocarbon spacer can help many people with thumb arthritis now. More than 83% reported good or very good…
Prostheses & Implant Outcomes · November 2, 2025Could thumb surgery improve your ability to enjoy life again?
The short answer: This surgery can cut pain a lot and help your thumb move better. In studies, average pain went to…
Prostheses & Implant Outcomes · November 2, 2025Could a new implant end your thumb pain from arthritis?
The short answer: The Pyrocardan implant reduced pain and improved thumb movement in a study of 36 people with trapeziometacarpal arthritis. Thumb…
Prostheses & Implant Outcomes · November 2, 2025Could a Thumb Joint Implant Relieve Your Pain?
The short answer: The touch prosthesis can greatly ease thumb pain and improve use for many people, with results lasting about 6.5…
Prostheses & Implant Outcomes · November 2, 2025Could a thumb joint prosthesis ease your rhizarthrosis pain?
The short answer: The Rubis II thumb prosthesis can reduce pain and help grip. In studies, 89% lasted 10 years, 70% had…
Prostheses & Implant Outcomes · November 2, 2025Which Is Better for Rhizarthrosis—Pyrolytic Carbon Prostheses or Ligament Reconstruction?
The short answer: Ligament reconstruction may reduce pain and improve function more than a pyrolytic carbon prosthesis. In this study, Quick-Dash scores…
Prostheses & Implant Outcomes · November 2, 2025Is Rhizarthrosis Making Thumb Pain Unbearable? What You Need to Know About Joint Replacements
The short answer: Thumb joint replacements can help, but there is a high failure risk, 50% failure or more in some studies.…
Prostheses & Implant Outcomes · November 2, 2025Are trapeziometacarpal prostheses the solution to your thumb pain?
The short answer: TMPs can help thumb arthritis, but they have risks. Long-term success depends on choosing the right model and placing…
Prostheses & Implant Outcomes · November 2, 2025Can a trapeziometacarpal prosthesis help with thumb pain and rhizarthrosis?
The short answer: A trapeziometacarpal prosthesis can better stabilize the thumb and improve pinch strength, especially if you have more than 30…