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When is surgery an option for someone with Rheumatoid Arthritis?
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Dr Jillian Tomlinson
Hand Surgeon, Plastic Surgeon
Dr Jill Tomlinson is a fully qualified plastic, reconstructive and hand surgeon. After graduating dux in her year at University High School, Jill completed medical … View Profile
There are many reasons that a person with rheumatoid arthritis might require hand surgery. Types of surgery can include:
- synovectomy - excision of excessive amounts of synovial tissue that doesn't respond to medical treatment
- tendon repair - tendons are more likely to rupture spontaneously in patients with rheumatoid arthritis, especially if they have uncontrolled synovitis
- tendon rebalancing procedures
- carpal tunnel surgery
- joint replacement (“arthroplasty”)
- joint fusion (“arthrodesis”)
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- synovectomy - excision of excessive amounts of synovial tissue that doesn't respond to medical treatment
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Dr Jillian Tomlinson
Hand Surgeon, Plastic Surgeon
Dr Jill Tomlinson is a fully qualified plastic, reconstructive and hand surgeon. After graduating dux in her year at University High School, Jill completed medical … View Profile
There are many reasons that a person with rheumatoid arthritis might require hand surgery. Types of surgery can include:
- synovectomy - excision of excessive amounts of synovial tissue that doesn't respond to medical treatment
- tendon repair - tendons are more likely to rupture spontaneously in patients with rheumatoid arthritis, especially if they have uncontrolled synovitis
- tendon rebalancing procedures
- carpal tunnel surgery
- joint replacement (“arthroplasty”)
- joint fusion (“arthrodesis”)
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- synovectomy - excision of excessive amounts of synovial tissue that doesn't respond to medical treatment
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