Coppernob
graduate
I've no idea where to post this as it's not about knee or hip surgery, but is osteoarthritis related. Maybe someone who knows about these things will move it if need be. Perhaps we need a new category called Related Surgeries or something similar.
For the past four years or so I've been suffering from osteoarthritis in my left thumb, in the CMC joint, and it has become increasingly painful and inconvenient. I had a steroid injection in it a year ago which gave me relief for two weeks, and another a month ago which again helped a bit for two weeks, but now the pain is back with a vengeance.
Two weeks ago my GP referred me for further investigations and possible surgery. Yesterday I had an NHS Choices letter and I could go to the local private hospital under the NHS on 26 November or the NHS hospital on 15 January 2105. Guess which one I have chosen! I've done some research on the internet, but I wonder if anyone has any personal experience of CMC joint treatment and can advise me on questions to ask, what to expect, options etc.
I hope I'm not breaking any Bonesmart rules by asking about something other than knees and hips! Linda x
For the past four years or so I've been suffering from osteoarthritis in my left thumb, in the CMC joint, and it has become increasingly painful and inconvenient. I had a steroid injection in it a year ago which gave me relief for two weeks, and another a month ago which again helped a bit for two weeks, but now the pain is back with a vengeance.
Two weeks ago my GP referred me for further investigations and possible surgery. Yesterday I had an NHS Choices letter and I could go to the local private hospital under the NHS on 26 November or the NHS hospital on 15 January 2105. Guess which one I have chosen! I've done some research on the internet, but I wonder if anyone has any personal experience of CMC joint treatment and can advise me on questions to ask, what to expect, options etc.
I hope I'm not breaking any Bonesmart rules by asking about something other than knees and hips! Linda x