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 ...

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 ...

Jena Karp, 62, suffers from osteoarthritis in her hand, a degenerative disease that occurs when the protective tissues between joints begin to deteriorate. Even after undergoing finger joint ...

Medically reviewed by Stella Bard, MD Early treatment can help relieve symptoms and protect joint function from arthritis in your fingers.Symptoms of finger arthritis often include stiffness, ...

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 ...

A surgeon may use joint revision surgery to remove and replace failing parts of a total joint replacement. They may recommend it if a person experiences pain, swelling, or stiffness due to a loose or ...