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Alpine Physical Therapy
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In North, South, and Downtown Missoula
Missoula, MT 59804
Ph: 406-251-2323
Fax: 406-251-2999
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The new method of replacing an arthritic thumb joint with a small ceramic ball sounds inviting. I've heard people can get started with their rehabilitation faster and generally get better more quickly after having this type of joint replacement surgery. Is this true?

Patients are able to return to normal activity within three to five weeks after having spherical implant surgery. Recovery is faster because the procedure doesn't require the doctor to disturb the tendons near the joint. Range of motion exercises can start within one week after surgery using the ceramic ball.

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