Hand Surgeon Questions Arthritis

Can surgery correct hand arthritis?

I am a 62 year old female. I want to know can surgery correct hand arthritis?

4 Answers

Normally, no but it can improve on the pain and function.
Yes, in most cases surgery can be used to improve symptoms secondary to hand arthritis. There are many different options. I would suggest you see a hand surgeon to discuss your particular condition.
There have been tons of studies showing that surgery is no more beneficial than stretching and exercising the hand joints/muscles for management of rheumatoid or osteoarthritis
Yes, it can!

Harrison B. Solomon, M.D.