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Has Anyone Had Wrist Surgery To Address Breakdown In The Cartilage? A Hand Surgeon Recommended Proximal Row Carpectomy.
I have deformity in the carpal bones in my left wrist, and complete degradation of the underlying cartilage due to RA. The surgeon recommended waiting until cortisone shots are no longer effective. He did not mention wrist replacement, and I wonder if anyone else has had surgery on their wrists?
Proximal row carpectomy is a surgical procedure where the arthritic bones of the wrist joint are removed to diminish pain while preserving motion. However, not everyone is a candidate for this surgery. It depends on the location of the arthritis:
- Proximal Row Arthritis: If the arthritis is in the proximal row (closer to Show Full Answer
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