Joint replacement surgery
– Current joint replacement procedures involve resecting the damaged joint, and replacing it with either an autologous (from the same patient) tissue (bone graft or native joint) construct, or a prosthetic joint implant (titanium, ceramic, silicone, polyethylene).
The current generation of prosthetic implants for basal thumb joints are particularly noteworthy as they have revolutionised the treatment of thumb arthritis in recent years, as well as the 3rd generation MOTEC wrist replacements that have recently demonstrated excellent 10 year outcomes. These type of arthroplasty surgeries play a big role in my practice.
Thumb basal joint replacement
Total Wrist Arthroplasty
Patient Reviews
This doctor gave me an alternative option to a joint fusion. I was originally told by another doctor that there was no alternative to a fusion. I was fortunate to be seen by another consultant Mr P Goon, who was willing to give me this new operation of a joint replacement . I am a hairdresser, so I needed to keep as much movement in my finger. I now can fully bend my whole hand and I no longer suffer in pain.
Without this operation I would still be in pain and would no longer be able to work. I am still in early recovery and I am seen regular by Mr Goon and the hand therapy department.
I would recommend this procedure be use more in hospitals It’s given me back more movement and I can still work Thank you so much for helping me you’re an asset to all those fortunate to be helped by you .
I highly recommend Mr Goon. Mr Goon assessed my thumb joints (CMC) and offered a number of treatments, surgery being his recommendation, but no pressure. I opted for joint replacement surgery.
The surgery was tricky because I have soft bones (osteoporosis) but Mr Goon skilfully managed to complete the operation rather than resorting to a trapezectomy. The surgery has healed really well with almost no visible scarring. I am regaining range of movement and strength through hand therapy.
Best of all I can do every day tasks without fear of excruciating pain. Mr Goon was really approachable throughout. He offered choices (some of which not all surgeons perform) with clearly explained benefits & risks, and he skilfully performed challenging surgery. I feel very lucky to have been under his care, and am thankful to him and all the team.
I cannot recommend Mr Goon and his team enough. Mr Good oversaw a thumb CMC joint replacement in my left hand in October 2023.
The care it took not only of me but of Mr Coulson and the team that was carrying out the operation was fantastic. He took his time explaining how things work and reassuring me. I am so impressed on how my new joint is doing: no pain, full mobility.
Thank you so much
Mr Goon is absolutely the best surgeon in the world. He has looked after me for several years due to my thumb joints replacement surgery.
He is kind, caring and treated me like his mother. I trusted him totally. I can’t thank him enough for how he has managed my treatment.
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If you are suffering from a hand or wrist problem, please use the form to contact us and arrange an appointment with Mr Goon.
Alternatively you can call us on: 01707 443 444 or email us at: Enquiries@hertfordshirehandsurgery.com
