Hi All,
I have a nodule in the web between my thumb & index finger on my left hand and nodules at the base of both index fingers. My thumbs seem to be curving also. I have several bumps on both hands and cords on my left hand at the base of the thumb.

This disease seems to be quite random. I had a cortisone injection on my rt thumb and index finger 2 weeks ago to ease some pain. Currently on steroids for other hand issues.

Barbara (NY)

I had RT on left hand (palm area) 11/09... seems like the disease stopped progressing in the radiated area...

but...
I am developing nodules on the web between thumb and index finger, outside of the radiated area. I actually am also developing nodules in the web of my other hand, where I had no RT, but had NA twice for a contracted pinkie finger.

Strange disease !!!!

Edited 01/18/11 03:47

Australia Calling. Hi Powe119. I have had Dupuytrens on both thumbs and index fingers. Had skin grafts on both thumb areas adjacent to the web to reduce the scar tissue. I have had repeat operations as well the last in 07. I will say because I am right handed the operation to the right forefinger has been the area that has given me the most grief. The thumb and forefinger are the most used. Holding hammer ,pushing a lawn mower, pulling on a rope all exert extreme pressure in this area. You do not mention if you have contraction . If so have NA. If I could give my opinion I would not have surgery and I've had plenty. It will be the beginning of recontraction. Consider Rt . I did in 07 and so far the progression has stopped.

Edited 01/18/11 14:23

newman:

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Australia Calling. Hi Powe119. I have had Dupuytrens on both thumbs and index fingers. Had skin grafts on both thumb areas adjacent to the web to reduce the scar tissue. I have had repeat operations as well the last in 07. I will say because I am right handed the operation to the right forefinger has been the area that has given me the most grief. The thumb and forefinger are the most used. Holding hammer ,pushing a lawn mower, pulling on a rope all exert extreme pressure in this area. You do not mention if you have contraction . If so have NA. If I could give my opinion I would not have surgery and I've had plenty. It will be the beginning of recontraction. Consider Rt . I did in 07 and so far the progression has stopped.

Hi Larry , Aussie Calling-Prof. Seengenschmiedt did the Radiotherapy in Essen Germany, using the 2 sessions 5X3 Gy Protcol.
When I first visited the Prof. in 07 he said he had never seen a patient with so much Surgery, as he generally treats patients in the early stages prior to contraction. He is such a great person with a passion with patients suffering with Dupuytrens. During our meeting the Prof. phoned Dr Kurt Steffens (Hand Surgeon specialising in Dupuytrens) at St Josef Krankenhaus in the suburb of Kupferdreh /Essen. He wanted the physician to evalute me and have his view if RT was an option. He made an appointment with Dr. Steffens for the next day and then to come and see him. What a service! The following day the Prof. organzied for the treatment to start the following day. Dr. Steffens has a great web page and indicated that patients who had the disease prior to 40 yrs of age and contraction in the thumb/web/forefinger were at a much greater risk of recontraction. That was me. Regards.

Edited 01/19/11 09:02