most people with psoriatic arthritis will never require surgery. but when everything else fails to help a surgical procedure called a synovectomy may be required to restore joint function or remove inflamed portions of the joint's soft tissues. severely damaged joints may require arthroplasty or joint replacement surgery in which damaged joints are replaced with synthetic ones to restore function in the affected area. joint fusions also may be needed to take care of pain that doesn't respond to medications for example in wrists ankles fingers or toes. surgery can relieve pain increase movement or improve the physical appearance of the affected area.
when is surgery necessary for treating psoriatic arthritis?