osteoarthritis treatment

Basal Joint Replacement Guide for NJ Patients

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Basal joint replacement is an option for carefully selected patients with symptomatic Eaton-Littler stage II or III thumb-base arthritis who want to preserve motion, but it isn't automatically better than trapeziectomy. Patients also need counseling about early complications and the possibility of revision. A New Jersey or Staten Island resident may notice the problem first … Read more

Osteoarthritis Joint Replacement: A Complete Guide

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A 62-year-old wakes with a stiff knee and spends the first part of the morning deciding which activities must be sacrificed. Injections helped for a while. Physical therapy improved strength, but stairs, shopping, and sleep remain difficult. The prospect of osteoarthritis joint replacement brings hope for pain relief, yet also raises harder questions: Is surgery … Read more