Question 1

is it normal to develop blistering of the skin following joint replacement surgery (arthroplasty)?

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No: Blisters are most likely due to the bandage adhesive causing an allergic reaction.

Question 2

will doctors perform joint replacement?

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Yes: Most joint replacements are performed by orthopedic surgeons. Go to one who specialize in you joint problem.

Question 3

is it normal to have popping with pain after a radiocapitellar joint replacement?

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No: Joint replacements sometimes make sounds, but should not be pain. See the surgeon who put it in.

Question 4

which kind of activities will not damage my prosthesis or total joint replacement?

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Gentle: Activities that take these joints through gentle ranges of motion and avoid pounding on them are best.  Biking, swimming, walking, and hiking are great activities.  Pounding, jumping, and running increase the stress on the artificial joint and increase the likelihood of early joint failure.  There are any number of online guides about joint replacement exercises and activities.

Question 5

how long is recovery after a full joint replacement?

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4-6 months: If you work hard after shoulder replacement surgery you should get back most of you motion, have excellent pain relief and get most of your function back, which is the ability to perform activities of daily living.

Question 6

before joint replacement do you explore other options?

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Yes: Joint replacement surgery is not an easy affair. Talking to an orthopedic surgeon about strategies to avoid it is a smart option. Surgery is the last place to start.

Question 7

what sort of problem is joint replacement with an artificial joint?

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Let me explain: Joint replacements done when your joint wear out and start to be painful it is very t hard ambulate with it.
The joint replacements to cap the joint with metal and polyethylene. There are two main complication.1-from the surgery itself.2-from wear and tear. Artificial joints like any thing artificial , follow the law of wear and tear? In general they have good result.

Question 8

can  joint replacement be done on  fingers?

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Yes could be done: Many joint replacement done on the finger joints.

Question 9

where do i go to get a joint replacement surgery done?

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Orthopedic surgeon: When a joint is damaged beyond the capacity of drugs to relieve the pain or provide function, it then needs replacement.  Most  common are the knee and hip joints but others have also been replaced.  Your orthopedic surgeon can do this for you if you qualify.

Question 10

could successful joint replacement be done on the small finger?

Accepted Answer

Yes and no: Finger joint replacements do exist, but in my experience they don't work all that well. Hopefully an orthopedic surgeon will chime in with a 1st hand opinion.

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