Guest guest Posted September 13, 2004 Report Share Posted September 13, 2004 I have had mcp replacements on both hands (not at the same time, of course). It is very painful-- do NOT let the hospital call it same day surgery. You should stay at least one night (two is better) On my right hand ulnar drift has started again, and the silicon knuckles break-- it looks unsightly but does not hurt. there's a long-ish process of physical therapy, and you will definitely need to help him dress, bathe, etc. clothes with large sleeves, too. but it was worth it! Gwen > Following medical referrals, my husband is considering joint > replacement in his hands. We are wondering if anyone has had this > done and any feedback you can give us. What were your experiences > with it. Did it help and in what way? How long did it take for you > to recover and was it worth it? He has RA involvement in just about > all of the joints in his body. He is taking a variety of meds > including Embrel, and MTX (maybe the meds are slowing RA down, but > certainly not controlling it). Of course, he will have to go off of > these meds for at least two weeks for the surgery to allow healing. > He also heals very, very, slowly so I know I'm concerned about this > aspect. I would also like to hear opinions about other joint > replacment surgeries. I fear that he may have to have other > surgeries in the future and wonder about these potential surguries > also. TIA for any information you can share. > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 13, 2004 Report Share Posted September 13, 2004 If you are anywhere close to Connecticut, I would recommend a hand specialist named Kurt who performed surgery on my hands at Hartford Hospital back in the early 80's. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 14, 2004 Report Share Posted September 14, 2004 > If you are anywhere close to Connecticut, I would recommend a hand specialist > named Kurt who performed surgery on my hands at Hartford Hospital back > in the early 80's. Don Thanks Don, but we live in Texas. Did having the surgery help you? Would you do it again? The hand specialist that my husband saw recommended doing one hand and then the other later. RA has done great damage to his hands and he has the curved hands with the enlarged knuckles and with one that will not open all the way. We just wanted to check in with other people that have gone thru this to see if they felt that it benefitted them and to hear of any concerns or problems that they have or are facing. Thank you!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 14, 2004 Report Share Posted September 14, 2004 > I have had mcp replacements on both hands (not at the same time, of course). It is very painful-- do NOT let the hospital call it same day surgery. You should stay at least one night (two is better) > > On my right hand ulnar drift has started again, and the silicon knuckles break-- it looks unsightly but does not hurt. > > there's a long-ish process of physical therapy, and you will definitely need to help him dress, bathe, etc. clothes with large sleeves, too. > > but it was worth it! > > Gwen > > > > Following medical referrals, my husband is considering joint > > replacement in his hands. We are wondering if anyone has had this > > done and any feedback you can give us. What were your experiences > > with it. Did it help and in what way? How long did it take for you > > to recover and was it worth it? He has RA involvement in just about > > all of the joints in his body. He is taking a variety of meds > > including Embrel, and MTX (maybe the meds are slowing RA down, but > > certainly not controlling it). Of course, he will have to go off of > > these meds for at least two weeks for the surgery to allow healing. > > He also heals very, very, slowly so I know I'm concerned about this > > aspect. I would also like to hear opinions about other joint > > replacment surgeries. I fear that he may have to have other > > surgeries in the future and wonder about these potential surguries > > also. TIA for any information you can share. > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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