Re: Finger surgery for PA??

[Guest guest]

I had index finger surgery for PA, where my index was unbendable, and

un-moveable. Some years ago, now. The surgeon, a very good one, was positive

about the prospect that he could, with the artificial joint implant, get the

index to at least move as a straight finger (but not bend).

The surgery was a failure that way. As well as the 3 months of OT that was part

of the procedure.

 

The surgery was extremely successful in another way. The surgeon had said to me

that a secondary effect of the surgery might be a lessening of the pain in the

finger, at the joint. The lack of movement had been a problem, but not

insurmountable, I guess you'd say. The pain at the joint, however, was

astounding, if I as much as barely grazed my finger against anything. I walked

around with trepidation for a long time for fear of banging anything.

 

The result of the surgery was that the pain reduction was primary; no longer did

I have that level of fear. The surgeon was crestfallen when he saw the failure

of finger movement.

I told him: " Take it easy on yourself! What you thought MIGHT be a side benefit

has turned out to be enormous for me. If I had had to choose which potential

benefit, I'd have chosen what resulted. " I hope he felt better after what I told

him.

 

I hope your situation improves.

 

Don

Boston

[Guest guest]

I'm so glad that you shared the info about the finger joint replacement. I

am considering joint replacement for my left index finger and my left wrist.

I'd love to here from anyone who has had those type of surgeries.