Hi Dark lightning. You areĀ  lucky it is not in your fingers. I have had 3 finger joint replacements and the last one was not very good in my pinky finger won't straighten out. They said my hands are like potato chips with arthritis everywhere !!!
I have had both knee joints replaced.
Cheers,Jim

Cheers, Jim ........................ Variety is the spice of life...............Learn something new every day