What type of hand surgery is most commonly performed on the specific joints affected by arthritis?

What type of hand surgery is most commonly performed on the specific joints affected by arthritis?

• Base of the thumb: Where your thumb and wrist join. Common surgical options include removing part or all of one of the trapezium bone (the wrist bone immediately below your thumb joint), tendon transfer or joint fusion.
• Knuckles (metacarpophalangeal joints): Joint replacement is almost always considered for this repair. Rheumatoid arthritis can cause serious damage and disability to your knuckles.
• Second joint of your finger (proximal interphalangeal joints): Osteoarthritis commonly causes stiffness and loss of motion. Joint replacement or fusion are considered for these joints. Because you use these joints frequently, there is a chance your implant could wear out. In this case, your provider may recommend further surgery.
• Top of finger joint (distal interphalangeal joints): Joint fusion is commonly used to treat arthritis in this joint.