AboutDr. Timothy K. Durnin Expertise Any and all questions relating to the diagnosis, treatment and recommendations regarding arthritis of all types.
Experience 16 years of Medical and Chiropractic practice treating and managing various arthropathies with extensive experience in both in and out patient care.
Organizations ACA, American Association of Spinal Physicians, ICS, Presidential Cabinet member National University of Health Sciences.
Publications JMPT
Education/Credentials Licensed physician in Illinois, B.S./D.C. Co-admitting staff at level I Trauma center 14 yrs. Owner and affiliated with 24 multidisciplinary facilities throughout the Chicago area.
Board Certified AMA impairment ratings.
Awards and Honors Several newspaper publications and columns on health and fitness, Who's Who, JMPT publications, Phi Theta Kappa
Past/Present Clients Chicago Bulls and several other high profile athletes
I have a dear friend who has very bad osteoarthritis in her hands (especially the right hand).
The lower thumb knuckle is easily twice normal size and causes a lot of pain..
It would seem to me that it would be possible, with surgery, to reduce the size of the knuckle (and, I assume, the pain it causes).
My friend is under the impression (perhaps correct) that surgery wouldn't help.
Is this correct?
Many thanks,
Steve
Answer Hi Steve,
Yes, your friend is correct, all surgery will do is create scar tissue and possibly render the entire hands useless. It is probably too late for the thumb but the other joints can be saved by immediately taking 3 grams of Glucosamine Sulfate with MSM/day. Google this or read past questions for more info. There is absolutely no reason why anyone in this country should have Type II diabetes, OA or Osteoporosis with the given information we have now on prevention.
