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Years ago, my grandmother had one of the first finger joint replacements for her rheumatoid arthritis. As my mother remembers it, the implant didn't work and she ended up having the finger fused. Now that I've also been diagnosed with RA, I'm wondering what's in store for me. Do they still do finger joint replacements when things get really bad?2 years 13 weeks ago423
Years ago I fell out of a tree and broke and displaced the end of my radial bone. I had to have surgery with wires to hold it all together. I just read the results of my most recent X-ray and CT scan, which said, "Moderate non-inflammatory arthrosis." What does that mean?3 years 27 weeks ago441
Years ago I badly sprained my thumb. Could this explain the arthritis that showed up on my thumb X-ray?8 years 1 week ago783
Wow! I just found out the bones in the base of my thumb are disintegrating from arthritis. The doctor thinks surgery might be my only option. Just what kind of operation is available for this problem?4 years 31 weeks ago486
Why does my carpal tunnel syndrome hurt more at night while I'm not doing anything? It disturbs my sleep and it's very painful.1 year 18 hours ago654
Why do women get thumb arthritis more often than men?1 year 34 weeks ago353
Why do I have to wait after carpal tunnel surgery before getting back to work as a house painter?8 years 1 week ago351
Why are some doctors beginning to do carpal tunnel surgery using an endoscope?8 years 1 week ago348
While waitressing, I felt such pain in my wrists and hands that I couldn't even pour a cup of coffee. My doctor says I have carpal tunnel syndrome and recommended surgery. Is there any way to avoid an operation?7 years 36 weeks ago431
Which finger position can cause injury to the volar plate, and what can happen with an injury like this?8 years 1 week ago1169
When told I have trigger finger, I was at a loss as to how it could have started. What usually causes a problem like this?8 years 1 week ago410
When I place my hand palm down and lift my index finger up, I notice the tendon splits into two parts. I can see both parts moving. No one else seems to be able to do this. Do I have two of the same tendon?5 years 37 weeks ago474
What's the difference between repairing or reconstructing a torn ligament in the thumb? How does the surgeon decide which type of operation is needed?3 years 37 weeks ago1998
What's the best treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome? Should I ice my wrist and hand? Use heat? Wear an ace wrap or a splint? I've gotten all kinds of suggestions from friends and family but nothing sounds quite right to me.20 weeks 1 day ago326
What should I expect right after having my arthritic finger fused together?8 years 1 week ago426
What path does the ulnar take on its way to the hand?8 years 1 week ago1980
What part of the hand or forearm is the most susceptible to injury?7 years 36 weeks ago386
What normally happens right after a person has a finger joint replaced?8 years 1 week ago335
What is the first ray that I've been reading about in the hand?1 year 3 weeks ago182
What is the "snuff box" in the wrist? The doctor says I have a tendonitis of this box.5 years 37 weeks ago2287
What is neurapraxia? My brother-in-law had carpal tunnel surgery and now he has this problem.3 years 6 weeks ago1040
What is Dupuytren's disease and what causes it? Can I get it from living with someone who has it?3 years 36 weeks ago389
What is Dupuytren's contracture, and who is mostly to get it?8 years 1 week ago376
What is drummer's palsy? The doctor thinks my 17-year old daughter may have this. It's from too much drumming with her garage band.5 years 37 weeks ago808
What is biker's palsy? Does it refer to bicyclists or motorcyclists?4 years 9 weeks ago906
What is a QWERTY keyboard? I've been told by a computer expert to avoid this type.4 years 51 weeks ago392
What is a normal grip strength for a 66-year-old male in good health?6 years 37 weeks ago2335
What is a closed manipulation? Our 21-year-old son off to college had a football injury. His index finger got stuck and couldn't open all the way. He said it was taken care of with a closed manipulation. Is this a chiropractic treatment?3 years 39 weeks ago1845
What is a boutonnière deformity? My mother wrote that Father has been diagnosed with this condition and needs surgery. He's had rheumatoid arthritis for years, now this. What can they do for it?2 years 39 weeks ago1027
What in the world is a "Jersey finger"? Our son is a football player away from home for the first time. He emailed us to tell us he has a Jersey finger and not to worry.3 years 25 weeks ago5182
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