2012年7月15日星期日

Hand Surgery For Rheumatoid Arthritis

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Rheumatoid arthritis is considered to be an autoimmune disease. An autoimmune disorder means that one's body is having an immune response to its own cells. Rheumatoid arthritis,Nike Zoom Kobe VI White Neutral Grå Concord Black, like other forms of arthritis manifests in the joints, appearing as chronic inflammation and pain. It can attack people of all ages and there is no sure-fire cure. It can be handled with medication and helped with surgery.

The hand and wrist region have multitudes of tiny joints in it. The hands are relied upon to perform constant intricate maneuvers that one tends to take for granted as long as everything is working well and is pain free. Writing,Nike Free 3.0 V2 Sko Mørkegrå Sort Grøn, cooking,Nike Zoom Kobe 7, working in the garden, to name just a few tasks; require much fine motor precision by our hands.


All of these delicate movements appear seamless because each maneuver is cushioned by the cartilage interspersed between the joints. If the padding of cartilage erodes,Nike Air Force 1 Kvinder High Tops Blå, the human body will try to help out by sending a fluid in order to act as a cushioning device. This will unfortunately also cause pain due to the swelling and stretching. The range of motion becomes impaired, as well.

Once a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis has been made, a physician will want to monitor the patient's condition by means of x-rays. A rigorous regime of medication, rest, specific exercises to strengthen the joints and patient awareness will all help to control the damage that can occur with an unmanaged case. Medication can help with pain as well as to minimize inflammation. Surgery may be an option that may help,Frauen MBT Schuhe Verkauf Meli Navy, as well.

There are different surgeries for helping with arthritis in the hand and wrist region. This type of operation would require the extremely specialized skills of a physician who focuses specifically on the intricate workings of the hand.

Surgical options include those that would preserve the joint, those that fuse the joint and joint replacement. Preservation of the joint is preferable, but the choice will be dependent on each patient's individual case. Many joints in the wrist and hand region may be replaced with an adaptive device made of ceramic material,Nike Free Run Running Shoes Blå Grå, metal or even a long wearing plastic. Recent technology has advanced the design of these devices in order to enable them to be long lasting with optimum functionality.

Post-op, a patient will most likely need to participate in physical therapy designed for hand,Christian Louboutin chaussures Pigalili 120mmvente pas cher, wrist,Nike Shox Agent Mænds løbesko Hvid Sort, and joint recovery. A support device such as a splint will probably need to be worn. After a period of rest and recovery, the hand should be ready to perform tasks again with ease.

In is done by a board certified surgeon who is fellowship trained in hand and microsurgery. Bid goodbye to all your hand and wrist related problems. To know more,Nike Air Max 24 7, visit

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