Jerry, one of the benefits of writing posts as a registered user is the possibility to re-edit your post!

Wolfgang

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I wanted to title the previous post as this.

Edited 08/15/10 14:17

Jerry, without doubt Dr. Eaton is an excellent doctor but I guess the issue is actually time & money. Tracking 8,000 patients over a long period of time requires a lot of effort. Only research institutions or clinics with access to according staff and funding can afford that. But maybe Dr. Eaton could track several hundred of his initial patients and see how they are doing. But still a considerable effort and expense.

When comparing recurrence data of Degreef and of other authors you need to keep in mind that Degreef dealt with specifically aggressive cases. I guess that's the reason why both, the NA and the surgery recurrence, are worse than for a "normal" population.

Wolfgang

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Thanks for the responses. One day I may contact Dr. Eaton myself. My understanding is he does all that follow-up you mentioned, Moondanc, from what I understand he is quite exacting with follow-up and keeping records--it is natural for him--as we all know and feel lucky about, he is a brilliant doctor. And that is why I'm wondering why he hasn't published.

I'm glad to hear that Moondanc is doing ok with her hand after radiotherapy--I was wondering--I've been reading her posts for years and getting much out of them. I hope it continues. Despite the reasons for doubting RT after NA--which are all logical and good--it seems that even unbelievably, it may be of benefit. It will be good to see data published on this as well.

Thanks again,
Jerry S.

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I had a 95 degree small finger PIP contracture reduced to around 15-25 degrees in November 2006 by Dr. Denkler in SF, CA. So far so good. I do see other signs of the disease but the NA is holding up thus far.

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LubaM.

I am interested why Dr. Eaton did not perform a limited fasciectomy on your little finger? Did he suggest it? He does do the surgery.

My little finger was 90 degrees contracted. I had a limited fasciectomy 8 1/2 years ago and still have no sign of Dupuytren's.

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Dr. Eaton will only do open surgery for local patients. Too much pre and post surgery follow up involved per my inquiry to his office. NA is different of course.