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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.

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> 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!!!

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> 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.

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

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