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Hi Robin, thanks for reaching out. We have experienced surgeons across the country, some with 20+ years. You can find a surgeon on our website: bioproimplants.com/hallux-rigidus or you can email us at info@bioproimplants.com and will we get you in touch with an experienced surgeon. Thanks

Yes, there are several surgeons we can recommend including Dr. Badia who has an office in Manhattan. You can find a complete list here: bioproimplants.com/find-a-thumb-surgeon

You can find a list of surgeons on our website at bioproimplants.com/find-a-thumb-surgeon

Yes, this procedure is considered medically necessary and typically covered by Medicare.

You can search for surgeons on our website here: bioproimplants.com/find-a-thumb-surgeon

Hi, you can find surgeons in your area by searching our form here: bioproimplants.com/find-a-thumb-surgeon Let us know if you have any questions! Thanks

Unfortunately, most implants are grouped together and the surgeon made a generalized statement probably referring to other implant designs. In Europe, implants are widely used, but here most surgeons are trained in traditional techniques, removing the trapezium bone and leaving few to no bailout procedures. The published data on BioPro Modular Implant shows a success rate of 94%. You can review the study on PubMed here: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3442003/

@@BioProInc this assessment by a hand surgeon was specifically about the bio pro implant; does it not occur to you it’s very limited availability this many years out following development? I’d have to travel 200 miles to from DC area to York PA get access, my sister who lives in San Francisco would have to travel all the way to LA or Vegas🫤.

@@Retiredtraveler1961 I understand the skepticism and yes, there are many areas of the country where unfortunately surgeons have yet to be open to implants. While the implant has been available for many years, it hasn’t been until recently that surgeons are truly open to learning about implants. In the United States, 95% of surgeries for CMC arthritis remove the trapezium bone, whereas in countries in Europe, 96% of surgeries choose joint replacement as the first option. This drastic difference is mainly related to how surgeons are trained and the procedures they are exposed to. The traditional method of removing the trapezium bone is considered the standard as it provides pain relief (no more bone-on-bone articulation) and low revision rates (very few revision options are available as the trapezium is removed). We believe patients deserve an option that preserves motion, maintains thumb height, and provides pain relief, which our study has shown. We hope in the near future, more surgeons will be open to the idea of joint replacement and offer it as an option. Every patient needs to do their own research and chose the procedure that best fits their needs. If you have any further questions, feel free to message us at info@bioproimplants.com.

There are a lot of factors that may decide if you are a candidate. We would recommend talking to an experienced surgeon, who would review your X-rays and discuss your expectations. You can find a list of surgeons at bioproimplants.com/find-a-thumb-surgeon

i have had patients return to weightlifting and a soft supportive brace can help.

Please, I am suffering from damage to my finger How do I contact this doctor?

Hi Ed, The implant is manufactured from Cobalt Chrome or Titanium. They are both the standard in joint replacement implants.

I’m concerned about returning to weightlifting. Too high an expectation?

Her surgeon was Dr John Faillace at the University of Texas Medical Branch in League City, TX. You can use the surgeon finder on our website to find surgeons closer to you, bioproimplants.com/find-a-surgeon.

I did use the surgeon finder I don't get a response. I did it 2 times no response

@@danielvillarreal792 so sorry to hear that, I will let the web team know so this can hopefully be addresses. You can email directly to info@bioproimplants.com and customer service can help.

Hi, we have many experienced users across the country using the implant. You can use the surgeon finder on our website to locate a doctor near you as well as ask additional questions. bioproimplants.com/patients#findsurgeon.

Currently the implant has not been tested for MRI safety, though we have other implants that have been conditionally cleared for MRI's.

Glad to hear you are doing well! Dr Faillace is great!

We have a surgeon finder on our website, bioproimplants.com/patients#findsurgeon, which can direct you to all users in your area.

Unfortunately not at this point. We previously sold there, however, were forced to abandon the market due to the new EU and UK regulatory requirements.

We have many users in the Northeast. You can use the surgeon finder on our website by entering your zip code to find all the users within your area. bioproimplants.com/patients#findsurgeon

Hi, actually we offer the implant in two materials now, cobalt chrome and titanium. The cobalt chrome implant is standard, but the titanium can be used in patients with either a known or suspected nickel sensitivity. Good luck with your surgery!

Thanks, I plan on titanium. Hopefully, I will be giving you a good review. I have a friend who also needs this done. He's waiting to see how mine comes out first.

@@worthmor Best of luck to you on your procedure!

​@BioProInc maybe you can give him points. He's only done 5. So far. I would like the to have this video taped. procedure video taped if possible.

@@worthmor we do record surgeries occasionally, typically for educational purposes. Mention it to your surgeon and they may allow someone to either record clips or take pictures.

Surgeon experience can definitely be a major factor in the outcome of any procedure and you are correct in your assessment of the cut angle and socket creation. However, we do have specialized instrumentation to assist in both of those aspects of the procedure. Our staff can help refer you to the most experienced surgeons via the Find a Surgeon form on our patient page here, bioproimplants.com/thumb-arthritis. There isn't a study directed specifically at high demand patients, but this is a great study to review on a large patient population, bioproimplants.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Pritchett-Habryl-Study-COR-2012.pdf.

Hi, please visit out patient's page at bioproimplants.com/thumb-arthritis. All of those details are available there. Thank you.

Hi, please visit out patient's page at bioproimplants.com/thumb-arthritis. All of those details are available there. Thank you.

I had the old method done, it failed and had to be done again. I’ll be honest most days I think the second failed as well. I need my left hand done and my surgeon thinks an implant would be a better option for me.

@@michelleguilherme5272 How active are you with your work and home life? is it possible to do strenuous activities and not damage the implant?

I recommend it, so long as your dr. Find it appropriate for you. Mine is nearly a decade post op. Glad I did it.

The implant is designed to reduce or eliminate pain from the arthritic joint while maintaining motion. Every patient outcome is different, however, a clinical study published in 2018 comparing our implant to joint fusion showed 74% of patients had no pain and 26% had mild pain. No patients reported moderate or severe pain. Amongst the fusion patients, only 38% reported no pain, 40% mild pain, 17% moderate pain, and 5% severe pain. More information, including references to clinical studies, is available at bioproimplants.com/hallux-rigidus#.

@@BioProInc thank you for your respons . I live in Belgium. Are there any surgeons in Belgium or else where in Europe who can do this? And can you walk with this during 50 years without pain?

@@DutchTresor Sorry, unfortunately it is not available in Europe. We sold there for many years, however, when the EU introduced the new MDR medical device regulations the regulatory process became so complex and expensive we were forced to leave the market.

@@BioProInc do you know perhaps if they can implant this in the United kingdom? Or in Switzerland? Or otherwise in Atlanta? Or in Canada

@@DutchTresor Unfortunately it is not available anywhere in Europe, not just EU countries. We do have users in the Atlanta area. There is a surgeon finder on our website at bioproimplants.com/hallux-rigidus.

Thanks for checking in. Yes, the Modular Thumb is definitely still a viable option for many patients. If you peruse our CZcams channel you will see multiple new testimonials from patients as well as surgeon users. Also, check out Dr Badia's page, he's one of our busiest users and has quite a bit of patient content available. www.youtube.com/@drbadia/videos

Yes, this procedure is covered by Medicare. Deductibles and co-pays will vary depending on your plan so confirm those costs prior to surgery.

Yes, we have many users in the northeast. You can use our surgeon finder on our website at bioproimplants.com/patients#findsurgeon.

Yes, it is. The implant has actually been in continuous use in the US since 1952.

That would really depend on your profession, the demand on your hand at work, and your surgeons preferences. The typical full recovery period is around 6 weeks, however you could most likely return to work with a brace much sooner.

Yes, the implant is designed to alleviate pain while allowing for normal motion at the joint.

Yes, the implant is designed to alleviate pain while allowing for normal motion at the joint.

Did you require additional testing/sizing requirements?

@@debbieallen2650 I'm not sure what you mean actually. The surgeon evaluated the size of my bones during the procedure, and told me later that he had used the largest size available. 17mm I believe he said. It took 61 minutes, and healed fine. It does take quite some time to gain full use, as the bone must form a hard socket before you can use it. He said early on, picking up a magazine before it is healed could be enough to crush the spongy bone of the trapezium, so one hand only, for something like 2 months.

Dan, thanks for reaching out. We don't have a user in Austin at the moment, but have three in the Houston area, Dr John Faillace, Dr Emmie Ko and Dr Randolph Lopez. Feel free to reach out to info@bioproimplants.com with any questions.

Dr Nathan Donovan uses it. www.nathandonovan.com.au/

Yes, it is done in Australia. Where are you located, we can recommend a surgeon.

You will need to go to the UK if you want to implant both sides. Not available yet in the US.

That is correct, there currently are no total joint CMC implants available in the US. However, no implant is the answer for “all” basal joint operations. Our implant is the right solution for many patients but not all. Furthermore, no procedure, implant or not, will eliminate all pain or the need for braces in the future completely. There is simply too much variability in patient anatomy, compliance, and activity levels. The thumb joint is an extremely small and complex joint. While there are total joint replacements, issues with dislocation and loosening have been a concern in the US market in the past. The metal head of our implant can erode the trapezium if not sized properly. Similarly, the metal socket in a total joint can loosen and erode or dislocate. To ensure success with our implant we have a comprehensive training program for new surgeons and specialized instrumentation to ensure proper implant sizing.

One of the great advantages is that you burn no bridge. A biopro implant could be revised to a different implant or even to standard LRTI but fortunately that is RARELY necessary. Once the trapezium is removed, that ship has sailed...

Yes, I agree. I don’t think it’s available where I live either.

Except those include an implanted plastic socket. With this the metal ball joint bears directly on the teapezium. However I have found this not to be a major problem because it is not a weight bearing joint.

@@blackbirdpie217 You had the implant? please tell me everything you can.