Finger joint replacement

Finger joint replacement

Finger joint replacement: Finger joint replacement is surgery to replace worn out finger cartilage and bones with man-made metal, ceramic, and plastic parts.

Diseases And Conditions Treated: Finger joint replacement

These diseases and conditions may be treated with the surgical procedure Finger joint replacement:

• Finger arthritis
• Finger injury (type of Hand injury)
• Finger pain

Non-Surgical Options: Finger joint replacement

These non-surgical medical options may be possible alternative treatments to performing Finger joint replacement:

• Anti-inflammatory steroid injections
• Pain medicine
• Physical therapy

Other Surgical Options: Finger joint replacement

Surgical procedure options to consider as an alternative for Finger joint replacement may include these surgeries:

• Arthroscopic finger joint replacement
• Finger fusion

Procedure Complications: Finger joint replacement

Possible surgical complications of Finger joint replacement may include:

• Bleeding
• Infection
• Adverse reaction to anesthesia
• Dislocation of artificial finger joint
• Little to no improvement in finger mobility

Finger joint replacement: Other Names

Other names for this medical surgical procedures (Finger joint replacement) include:

• Finger arthroplasty

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