jjjaworski
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I have a worn out thumb joint and am looking into the corrective surgery for it. It is rather painful after any amount of turning so I am a bit concerned.
The procedure is called the " Anchovy Procedure " and I was wondering if anyone has had any experience with this medical procedure, or knows of anyone that has had it done.
My referring Doctor told me it was something to have done when one is looking at retirement as it will limit the use of the thumb. basically he told me not to expect to be able to do the things I am now doing.
The procedure involves taking a small section of tendon and packing it around the worn joint. Like packing a wheel bearing.
My on-line research doesn't support the referring Doctor's opinion but I thought I might ask this large group of working class folks as well.
Jim
The procedure is called the " Anchovy Procedure " and I was wondering if anyone has had any experience with this medical procedure, or knows of anyone that has had it done.
My referring Doctor told me it was something to have done when one is looking at retirement as it will limit the use of the thumb. basically he told me not to expect to be able to do the things I am now doing.
The procedure involves taking a small section of tendon and packing it around the worn joint. Like packing a wheel bearing.
My on-line research doesn't support the referring Doctor's opinion but I thought I might ask this large group of working class folks as well.
Jim