wrist fusion surgery

galewicks

Hi I am new to the forum. I had surgery 20 years ago to remove a giant cell tumor from my wrist. This left reduced ROM and pain which has been largely manageable until about 7 months ago. I've had a steroid injection which did nothing so I am now looking at fusion. This will be my non dominant hand. I am very nervous about the possibility of the fusion but understand that I cannot continue with the level of pain and loss of function. I am 51 and still work full time

What are people's experience of such surgery and is there anything that I need to be asking the consultant about at my appointment? I have a huge list about surgery time, aftercare, etc but any tips would be greatly appreciated

Thank you

annabanana

Hi @galewicks , Welcome to the online community. It's great to have you here! I am sorry to hear about the pain you are experiencing. Hopefully, someone with more firsthand experience with wrist fusions will come along to give their two cents, but in the meantime, I will attach some links that you may find helpful.

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/treatments/surgery/hand-and-wrist-surgery/#:~:text=Wrist%20fusion%20may%20be%20suggested%20if%20your%20wrist,probably%20find%20it%20easier%20to%20turn%20your%20hand.

https://www.versusarthritis.org/news/2021/april/ways-to-manage-your-pain-while-waiting-for-surgery/

frogmorton

Hi @galewicks

This thread might be useful?

https://community.versusarthritis.org/discussion/63374/wrist-fusion

Some of the people on this thread are still posting/looking in so they may see your post if you're lucky

Take care

Toni x