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I have ra and my right hand has deformity, can a surgery make it better and have a normal hand ?

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See details: It really depends of the specific joints involved. However, while hand surgery may not give you a normal hand, it can give you a hand with much improved functionality. Speak with your rheumatologist and discuss this issue with him/her.

Dr Kuitems and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 12/29/2022

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Depends on the defor: Depends on the defrommity but usually is not recommended unls synovitid.

Answered 9/11/2013

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