Prostheses & Implant Outcomes · November 2, 2025
Could 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…