I have had tendonitis of the right thumb for about 6 months. At times my thumb bends and freezes and I have to manually push my thumb back into position. The Dr. Wants to do surgery to remove the pressure and allow better blood flow. I prefer not to have surgery, but am unsure if this system will work. Any one have this similar problem? I am a bowler and am unable to bowl as the pressure is too painful in my thumb when I throw a ball. Would like anyone who has had a similar problem's suggestions.