Traditional LRTI Procedure vs. Biopro® Modular Thumb

Upon conducting thorough research, he realized there were indeed other viable options available. Rather than proceeding with the LRTI procedure in Georgia, our patient chose to seek a solution for basal joint arthritis in Florida, under the expert care of Dr. Alejandro Badia.

Opting for the BioPro modular thumb implant, he embraced a treatment approach that aimed to replace the joint rather than remove it, offering both pain relief and a swifter recovery.

Comparing Treatments

Since there is no way to replace the cartilage, surgical treatments address the condition by removing the bone-on-bone contact. The most common surgical treatment and the treatment often presented to patients involves the complete removal of the trapezium bone at the base of the thumb. The BioPro Modular Thumb Implant instead replaces the joint with a two-piece implant, giving your surgeon 48 different implant combinations to choose from, helping ensure a personalized fit.