I too took shots in both thumbs and had surgery two years ago on my right thumb to remove a bone spur. So much better now although my hand is not as strong as once was. And being an needle-turn appliquér, I do have some trouble handling a needle and pins. It is a challenge but yes, I would have the surgery again. The pain is gone.
Fast forward to Nov 2020. Had the surgery on 11/2 on my left thumb and diagnosed on 11/5 with COVID. The surgeon put my left hand into a cast for a month. Booo! Have survived, the cast off, and now exercises. And again, yes to the surgery. I am well onto being back to normal. Don’t give up on permanent repair.