A finger joint replacement involves removing a damaged or worn joint from the finger and putting in an artificial one. Also called an arthroplasty, this type of surgery is most commonly used in cases ...

We ask all of our patients to identify a support team (care coach) before their surgery date. Your support team could be a friend, family member, or neighbor—someone who you know and trust, who is ...

If you’ve got lupus, chances are joint pain is one of your symptoms. The good news is that many people with this chronic autoimmune disease can keep joint pain in check with medication and exercise.

Total joint replacement surgery, also known as total joint arthroplasty, has come a long way over the years. It used to mean long recovery times, large scars and limited mobility. However, ...

In November and May, the 69-year-old retired hospital executive underwent a new form of total joint replacement to help repair the damage of debilitating arthritis on two fingers of her left hand. Now ...

Severe pain from arthritis in your middle knuckle (PIP joint) may require replacement (arthroplasty). Silicone replacements are the most common. They tend to have the best results and typically last ...

Medically reviewed by Jennifer Steinhoff, MD Key Takeaways Most U.S. orthopedic surgeons are men and over 40 years old.Sports ...

Wrist replacement surgery, also known as total wrist arthroplasty, aims to relieve pain and restore function to a damaged wrist joint. Full recovery may take several months. Doctors may recommend ...

Objective Transcortical pores and the bare area have been suggested as structural determinants of bone erosions in rheumatoid ...