Has anyone had wrist replacement or a wrist fusion? I am at the point of needing one or the other, and don't know what would be the best way to go. Any advice or experience posts would be very appreciated! I am very scared as my RA is well controlled with antibiotic therapy, but the RA left its trademark in both wrists!Hi,
Both of my wrists have been medically fused - one in 1989 and the other in 1992. At that time, I was told I was to young for replacement (since they lasted only about 10 years) and replacement surgery would not allow me to continue downhill skiing (something I still do).
I must say that I do not regret the fusions. They have not limited me in any way. I do everthing I did before they were fused and the fact their fused is really not evident except for the scars.
Hope this helps and I wish you the best in which ever route you choose.
Thank you so much for your post. It made me feel a lot better knowing that the fusion did not limit you. I also want to stay doing the things that I can do now. It would be nice to do them with less pain! Congrats on continuing to downhill.... I haven't gone skiing in years.
I had been told that the wrist would be stronger with fusion which sounded more appealing, but I was scared of the loss of motion. It is good to know that you aren't noticing that great a change.
Thank you again.
Leslie
Hi,I had both wrists partially fused in 1992. Last December, I