December 21, 2014 Radiation synovectomy? A Chick's message to you all: Hi, I am being referred for radiation synovectomy on my knee after an unsuccessful surgical synovectomy. Has anyone any experience of this procedure? Thank You! xx Have you had this procedure? Experiences or advice to share with this member? Thank you for taking the [...]
Surgery / Surgical Discussions
[Member Discussions and Questions] Radiation Synovectomy on Knee for Rheumatoid Arthritis Procedure?
[Member Discussions and Questions] Downtime and Expectations on Hip Replacement? Member Needs Advice
December 20, 2014 Hip replacement? A member wrote in: My ortho doctor just gave me the news that I have reached the point that my only option is a hip replacement now. Can you ask the other members for experiences with this surgical procedure? I'm nervous and worried about downtime after, expectations, etc. Any advice [...]
June 4, 2014 Knee replacements? Member looking for your input: I had my right knee replaced 3 weeks ago. I still walk with a limp and cannot straighten it completely. I couldn't straighten it prior to the surgery because my RA was so bad. I'm wondering if the point I'm at in physical therapy is [...]
January 8, 2013 From one of our younger members: I'm having surgery on both knees because Rheumatoid arthritis I want to know if any other women on here have had to have this done and if it will screw up my future career plans to be a nurse (I'm 17). Can you share your experiences? [...]
January 7, 2013 One of our Chicks received her MRI report and she is trying to make sense of what the findings are. Can you help? I know we have quite a few medical professionals among us so if you can shed some light on this for her it would be great: Disc osteophyte narrowing [...]
December 4 From one of our members: I am curious if others have experienced repeatedly developing trigger finger issues. I have had three repairs in two years and will be having another soon with two more developing. What are your experiences with this? Please help by sharing your experiences with her and other members. (((pain-free [...]