Good Morning, my Knitting Sisters
I have been diagnosed with severe arthritis in my right hand, specifically centered on the basal joint of my thumb. I am right-handed, of course. The thumb is painful and causes problems with everyday life, knitting included. The ortho doctor is suggesting Ligament Reconstruction Tendon Interposition surgery. He will remove the diseased joint, and right now, the name of that bone escapes me. It will also necessitate wearing a cast for a long time. When I asked if this would have an adverse affect on knitting and sewing, he looked at me as though I suddenly was speaking in tongues. Anyway, the surgery is at the end of treatment, because I have chosen to take meds, maybe get a cortisone shot, wear a brace, etc. DO ANY OF YOU Ladies know of or have had this surgery? My impression is that it is not a common thing. I would be most grateful if you could give me any information. I type (of course) for a living and knit for sanity and to calm myself so I am not too horrible to be around. Thank you.
GGMaKnits
I have been diagnosed with severe arthritis in my right hand, specifically centered on the basal joint of my thumb. I am right-handed, of course. The thumb is painful and causes problems with everyday life, knitting included. The ortho doctor is suggesting Ligament Reconstruction Tendon Interposition surgery. He will remove the diseased joint, and right now, the name of that bone escapes me. It will also necessitate wearing a cast for a long time. When I asked if this would have an adverse affect on knitting and sewing, he looked at me as though I suddenly was speaking in tongues. Anyway, the surgery is at the end of treatment, because I have chosen to take meds, maybe get a cortisone shot, wear a brace, etc. DO ANY OF YOU Ladies know of or have had this surgery? My impression is that it is not a common thing. I would be most grateful if you could give me any information. I type (of course) for a living and knit for sanity and to calm myself so I am not too horrible to be around. Thank you.
GGMaKnits