mini-tightrope surgery for basal arthritis?

Question

Can I use arthritis medicine after surgery?

Answer 1

Promising, untested: The essence of trapeziometacarpal arthroplasty depends upon excision of the trapezium. Simple excision without "suspension" has been shown to do as well as with suspension. I favor a suspension which utilizes a local tendon slip, while the tightrope uses a devise to hold the thumb metacarpal out to length. It is not yet known how long it will hold up and is worth the added cost.

Answer 2

Thumb arthritis: Very common problem. If you HAVE arthritis, this will only buy you time and you will still be in pain. It will not resolve arthritis. I would suggest an interpositional arthroplasty. I have used a cartilage graft vs soft tissue after removal of the damaged joint surfaces. The cartilage graft keep the length of the thumb and eliminates the pain of bone rubbing against bone. 30 yr experience!

Answer 3

Think about it: There usually isn't a rush to perform surgery for arthritic palliation. Get a second opinion, possibly from a rheumatologist.

Answer 4

What joint?: Depends on what joint and what surgery was offered. Generally it's your choice whether you want the surgery or not as these are elective procedures.

Answer 5

Usually pain relief: Most arthritis surgery involves correcting bad joint surfaces by replacement or fusion. Once the arthritic surfaces are gone, and the synovium (lining of the joint) cleaned out, the pain disappears.

Answer 6

Depends: If it is a joint replacement then rehabilitation.

Answer 7

Yes: Yes surgery can be successful for arthritis. The most common joint replacements are knees and hips.

Answer 8

Depends on where: Common arthritis surgeries involve knee, hip, shoulder replacement. This is typically due to osteoarthritis, which tends to affect large weight-bearing bones. Small joint surgical options are more limited and should be discussed with a hand or foot-and-ankle specialist. Success depends on many factors, including your expectations.

Answer 9

Arthritis: That depends on where the surgery is done. Hips and knees are the most successful

Answer 10

Yes but not every 1.: ...Is successful. Hips ; knees r the most common.1 must b informed of pro/con of the procedure ; make an informed consent. Usually a patient is deemed a candidate, but it is up 2 the patient 2 decide when ; if they want it done. The success rates r high ; have have proven success over decades of such surgery.

Answer 11

Discuss with doctor: With symptoms this severe, you should see your doctor right away for an evaluation.

Answer 12

Depends on symptoms: Treatment for arthritis really depends on the amount of symptoms you have. If the symptoms are severe and limiting function then surgical options are a good idea to consider. For more mild symptoms there are some minimally invasive procedures that also may provide some relief as well as steroid injections. A thorough evaluation by a specialist would be recommended.

Answer 13

Yes: There is a joint near the collarbone (clavicle). It is called the ac joint (acromioclavicular) joint. If the surgery involved that joint, then arthritis can develop in that joint. Arthritis can only occur in joints.

Answer 14

See below: Any trauma or surgery to a bone or joint can cause arthritis eventually. This could be classic arthritis, or just scar tissue that has formed where none was before.

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