Hi Jim,

Sorry for all you're going through. I'm 69 y/o and have arthritis in my hands (well, everywhere.....). While large joints can be replaced (I've had both knees replaced and my big toes fused), hands are a different story. The space is too small to do any kind of joint replacement that works and fusion isn't practical. Cortisone shots can help.

I have found that by accepting this situation for my hands, they seem better. I realize that's nothing more than a head game, but it helps. I did see a hand specialist and she told me the same thing. As long as it's osteoarthritis and not rheumatoid arthritis, you may be able to live with it. Not a good answer, but better than hoping for something that isn't currently possible.

Be well.

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