MCP Joint Replacement

SarahLJ81

Hi all,

I have an appointment for a consultation with a surgeon for MCP joint replacement surgery. Normally my RA doesn't bother me as I've had it for 13 and a half years now. I'm only 35 and was diagnosed aged 21. My right hand is badly deformed (I'm right handed) and getting worse, which is making day to day tasks difficult, and I have also had to postpone my Open University exam twice because of this. The surgery aspect doesn't phase me as I have had four operations on my left elbow which is also affected by RA. Any words of encouragement or advice would be really helpful.

Thank you.
Sarah.

[Deleted User]

Hi again SarahLJ81,

I attach a link from an ‘old’ thread in which a forum member posted about their experience of MCP surgery. It’s towards the bottom of the page and is by PetiteN.

http://arthritiscareforum.org.uk/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=45838&p=605261&hilit=mcp+joint#p605261

I hope it helps and best of luck from the Mod Team.

Ellen

stickywicket

I hope it goes well. Sorry, I can't help. I've had knees and hips but my hand joints are the originals. And it shows