I am reading this thread with great interest. I just had a consult with a hand surgeon last week. His diagnosis is Stage 2 CMC in the left hand. His perspective is that I have several more years before surgery, but surgery will only be for relief of pain, and will result in decreased strength and decreased mobility. Sucks. Therapy may make it stronger, but will come at the cost of exacerbating wear.
The bottom line suggested is that I recognize that I have limited “life” left in my thumb, and to choose how I use it up.
Argghhh...
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Go for the Tone,
George
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