How successful is hand surgery for arthritis?

Question

My aunt has been struggling with debilitating hand pain due to arthritis for many years. She's considering surgical options now. How successful is hand surgery usually for arthritis? We want to weigh the pros and cons.

Bimla Devi · Accepted Answer

I used to apply mustard oil and garlic pastes daily, but they only give temporary relief. When joint wear and tear is severe, hand surgery is actually very successful in reducing the constant pain and helping you hold cups or pens again. Don't hesitate if a doctor advises it.

Gopal Hegde · Answer

If the joint damage is too advanced, joint replacement or fusion surgery in the hand brings wonderful pain relief. After the healing period, practicing very gentle finger stretches and pranayama helps regain your grip and peace of mind.

Ramanand Joshi · Answer

Before undergoing any hand surgery, make sure your basic parameters like blood pressure and blood sugar are completely under control. When these are managed well, the surgery is highly successful and recovery is much smoother.

Amit Sharma · Answer

Haan, hand surgery kafi successful hoti hai, na. My aunt got it done for her severe finger pain and now she is totally comfortable. Bas thoda post-surgery exercise pe dhyan dena padta hai.

Karan Kapoor · Answer

The success rate for hand joint fusion or replacement is quite high for restoring grip strength. After the surgical healing is complete, doing targeted hand exercises with resistance bands under a therapist's guidance is key to getting full function back.

Anoop Nair · Answer

My mother had a joint reconstruction surgery for her thumb arthritis last year. The pain is completely gone now and she can do her daily kitchen work easily. The recovery took about two months, but it was completely worth it.

How successful is hand surgery for arthritis?

6 answers

Consult a aesthetic and reconstructive surgeon

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