Wrist Replacement or Fusion?

GardenerCook

Hello All.

I am hoping someone out there who has had wrist fusions or replacements might be able to give me some insight into which is better for a person who is an enthusiastic gardener and allotment holder, but also sews and cooks enthusiastically too. From what I have read I need the fusion for strength for gardening, but I need the replacement if I want the dexterity for sewing. This leaves me in a dilemma. My left wrist is very bad. But it not be long before the right hand catches it up.

Any insights would be very gratefully received.

Fiona

Poppyjane

Hello @GardenerCook welcome to the online community

You are hoping for help with your dilemma about wrist fusion. We are glad you found us and hope that the following information and conversation among our members will help your decision. We are here to support you and anyone affected by living with arthritis so do take time to look through the discussions and join in with us. I also attach a link to splints which I hope you will find helpful

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/treatments/surgery/hand-and-wrist-surgery/

https://community.versusarthritis.org/discussion/58538/wrist-fusion

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/treatments/splints/

No doubt all of the above will make more questions come to mind so do get in touch again and I am sure our members will be there to share their own experiences and give you support.

Take care

Poppyjane