Effective Treatment Option for Chronic Hand Pain
Hand and wrist joint fusion is a surgical procedure that permanently joins the bones of a joint to reduce pain and improve stability. It is often used to treat arthritis, deformity, or joint damage that has not responded to other treatments.
In the hand, fusion may involve the metacarpophalangeal (MCP) or interphalangeal (IP) joints, which allow finger motion. Fusion helps relieve pain but results in the loss of movement at the treated joint. In the wrist, fusion may be used to address severe arthritis or instability.
The procedure involves removing the joint surfaces and holding the bones together with hardware while they heal into one solid structure. Recovery includes immobilization, limited activity, and hand therapy to support strength and function.
