basal joint arthroplasty

On April 7th I has a basal joint arthroplasty on my left hand. The basal joint is the joint below the thumb just above the wrist. Osteoarthritis caused the joint to deteriorate. 2 weeks in a soft cast, 2 weeks in a hard cast, 2 weeks in a splint and now a short splint and lots of hand therapy. It's doing better than I thought. I was back to work in 2 weeks. I still cannot operate the seat belt when I am the passenger, but at least I can still drive.

When I have my right hand done (probably next year) I won't be able to drive for a few months.

Any have this surgery?

Candi

Candi,

Glad to hear you going well after the surgery. I haven't had the Basal Joints oone, but have had both elbow's done.  The hard part is not driving for months. 

Good luck.

Tess