If thumb pain has been slowing you down, you’ll want to hear this. Christopher Doumas, MD, a hand and upper extremity surgeon at University Orthopaedic Associates (UOA), recently traveled to Austin, Texas, for hands-on training on the Touch CMC 1 Prosthesis, one of the newest advances in thumb base joint replacement.

A New Procedure, Touch CMC 1 Prosthesis

The Touch CMC 1 Prosthesis treats thumb base osteoarthritis, sometimes called basal joint arthritis, with a total joint arthroplasty rather than the older reconstruction methods many patients are familiar with. The Touch implant has built a strong track record in Europe for years and just received FDA approval here in the United States.

Why It Matters for You

You deserve options built to work with your body, not around it. The Touch system is designed to mimic the natural shape and movement of your thumb joint more closely than traditional thumb surgery does, and that difference shows up in real ways. Patients often notice better joint stability right away, since the design supports the kind of natural motion your thumb relies on every day for things like turning a key or holding a coffee cup. Recovery tends to move faster, too, with less pain in those first few weeks after surgery.

For anyone who has been putting off treatment because the older surgical options sounded daunting, this gives you a reason to take a fresh look.

Tomorrow’s Treatment Today at UOA

At UOA, staying ahead matters. Our fellowship-trained surgeons regularly pursue advanced training around the world so you get access to the newest treatments without leaving New Jersey. Dr. Doumas’s trip to Austin is one more example of that commitment.

If thumb pain is disrupting your daily life, you don’t have to wait. Schedule a visit with one of our specialists and find out if the Touch CMC 1 Prosthesis is right for you.