AGED HAND ISSUES

[Tnhawk]

I have this on a gun or two… (charging ring) they work well for me

Halo charging ring from Tandemkross

As age is taking it's toll on my hands, the UpLULA magazine loader has become very useful to me.

 

[BladeZealot]

2nd the UpLULA. I have tendonitis and a bit of arthritis in my hands. A mag loader such as this is a must-have.

 

[Nicholst55]

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One cannot generalize or project from anecdotes.

In most cases, it can be wise to get several evaluations & opinions. It would be wise to have a PM&MR evaluation or a Rheumatology consult BEFORE deciding on surgery. Or, on a specific Surgeon.

And,

All surgeries are not the same.

Some 20 years back, a friend in the LRGV did need bilateral knee surgeries. I tried to send him to a Surgeon @ Methodist in TMC, but he wanted to stay near home & went to a guy in Harlingen.

The guy did the old 3-piece prosthesis implants & Friend was in severe pain for weeks.

Then he learned that the newer & much less painful 5-piece surgeries would have been done in Houston, & he could have avoided most of the torture.

If one is to undergo any very serious, painful, & life-altering procedure; one should do their homework first.

Additionally, remember that in modern Medicine, things can & do change rapidly. Don’t decide without learning of ALL OPTIONS.

Since you are around H-Town, i specifically recommend you speak with Dr. H.B. Spangler @ Green Oak MRI at Humble, TX. Dr. Spangler taught MSK Diagnosis @ both Baylor & U T Houston for years. He doesn’t operate, but can direct you to the best specialists. Be warned, he is very hard of hearing.

leVieux

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I definitely appreciate the information, and will seek out Dr. Spangler.

 

[Mohawk600]

I know this is just anectdotal............but

My mom (82) had shoulder replacement and a friend (60 something) also did it and both had incredibly good outcomes.

 

[leVieux]

I know this is just anectdotal............but

My mom (82) had shoulder replacement and a friend (60 something) also did it and both had incredibly good outcomes.

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Good for them.

All surgeons, techniques, & outcomes are not similar.

Try to find the best you can; best way is via other Physicians or Surgeons, who have seen large numbers of cases.

Remember that experience is a good indicator, but not perfect.

Look for where the other Docs go for their own & their Family’s operations.

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