I have a 10 years history of arthritis, 1 year ago my hip joint flexibility was almost null, now after taking infliximab 5 dose this year it is 30% but not improving much also after taking regular physiotherapy. Is operation my only choice now?

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Dr. Arunesh Dutt UpadhyayGeneral Physician31yrs exp

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Dear friend Infliximab can reduce the pain and get the RA under control but can't repair the already damaged joint I would request you to please share the X rays and other investigations with me so that I can properly guide you as to what should be the next logical step.

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Dr. Nilesh NolkhaRheumatologist6yrs exp

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It all depends on how bad is your hip. If your hip is irreparably damages, infliximab will not help. Infliximab will only help to reduce the swelling and associated pain, damage already done cannot be reversed, if pain is persistent then operation is the only option. Consult your doctor.

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