Knuckle replacements question......

chalky
chalky Member Posts: 18
edited 11. Feb 2009, 06:18 in Living with Arthritis archive
Morning folks,

I can't seem to get into my other post in the 'chitchat' section so I thought I ask here.

Has anyone had any experience with knuckle replacements? I've heard that they can be quite successful, although I don't know anyone who has had that sort of operation.

The main big jobs on your hand ( medical term that is :wink: ) I mean.

I guess I really want to know how painful it's going to be. I'm guessing it'll smart a bit :? .

Keep smiling

Chalks

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  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 30,087
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    HI Chalky
    I can't get your other post up either :(
    Wanted to say welcome from me :)
    I have no experience to help but it sounds fiddly, but like it might bring immense releif.
    Have you a date yet?
    Toni
  • plmb48
    plmb48 Member Posts: 125
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    chalky wrote:
    Morning folks,

    I can't seem to get into my other post in the 'chitchat' section so I thought I ask here.

    Has anyone had any experience with knuckle replacements? I've heard that they can be quite successful, although I don't know anyone who has had that sort of operation.

    The main big jobs on your hand ( medical term that is :wink: ) I mean.

    I guess I really want to know how painful it's going to be. I'm guessing it'll smart a bit :? .

    Keep smiling

    Chalks

    hi chalks
    ihave had 4 nuckles (mcp)i think its called i cant say it was any worse than any op i have had i had to have a very funcky splint made lots of elastic bands lol all at difrent tensions it worked great though it wasnt for straightening my fingers it was to open my hand it had closed compleatly good luck i was about 6 weeks in traction .pauline if you need any more info just ask. :lol::lol:
  • chalky
    chalky Member Posts: 18
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Pauline,

    Sound like your the one to ask. Excellent!

    Yeah, my hand is contracted too. Did your finger come out quite well? Better than before you'd say?

    Hey, I wish I'd joined this forum before.

    Chalks
  • plmb48
    plmb48 Member Posts: 125
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    chalky wrote:
    Hi Pauline,

    Sound like your the one to ask. Excellent!

    Yeah, my hand is contracted too. Did your finger come out quite well? Better than before you'd say?

    Hey, I wish I'd joined this forum before.

    Chalks

    hi chalky
    my fingers were not touched just my 4 knuckles i am happy with the outcome it opened my hand i was told i could have my fingers straightend but sometimes they didnt work as well so i didnt go down that road bye for now pauline :):):)

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