How many of you have had hand surgery?

[Agoodlife]

I have understood that there are many phases and you can do prevented surgery in good time?

[Backy]

Hi. I had op on right hand 10 yrs ago. Middle finger PIP joint replaced,fused 1st PIP joint of Thumb,deformed joints and pain reason for op.

[Agoodlife in reply to Backy]

Hello Becky. What kind of problems have you had with your hands?

[Backy in reply to Agoodlife]

Hi. Problems include cramp,pain,lack of Crip.can not lift heavy items. Difficulty using tools.Fastening buttons,its generally frustrating.

[Agoodlife in reply to Backy]

How did the op go.Were you ok afterwards

[Backy in reply to Agoodlife]

Op went ok. At leased my fingers all point in the same direction.

[Agoodlife]

Have anyone else of you had problems with your hands?

[oznaf in reply to Agoodlife]

I had SLAC surgery in May of 19. The second row of bones were to slide down into wrist area the center bone cracked and flared up. Had second opinion on the plate Fusion to hold wrist and he said I need the surgery.

Going in to doctors tomorrow to discuss the surgery in March Not looking forward to it but I have no choice

[Agoodlife in reply to oznaf]

can you make afist

[oznaf in reply to oznaf]

Yes

[KittyJ in reply to Agoodlife]

Problems with hands or are you still asking about surgery ?

[Agoodlife in reply to KittyJ]

Both.Different problems with hands and different hand operations.

[Pulfs]

Hand 3 knuckles on rt hand replaced and tendon on middle finger realigned. Knuckles a success but middle finger drifting to right again. Can use my hand but after breakingmy wrist last year the strength has gone.

[Mmrr]

Very soon after my RD symptoms started my left thumb kept subluxating. After many appointments, scans etc I was offered ligament reconstruction and tendon interposition surgery, not being too well I postponed.

Methotrexate really helped reduce the inflammation and stabilise the joint, and I wore a thumb brace for nearly one year. Although not perfect, biologics and now Baricitinib seem to be keeping the joint in an ok position, possibly due to my hand tendons being not so inflammed.

So, I think I made the correct decision and can always request surgery should the situation deteriorate.

[Agoodlife in reply to Mmrr]

My problem is I cannot make a fist. Nothing else. Does anyone know if there is anything to be done surgerywise?

[KittyJ in reply to Agoodlife]

It would depend on what is the reason for not being able to make a fist. Have you seen your rheumy about it?

[Agoodlife in reply to KittyJ]

The tendons will not bend, in all fingers, only half ways.