I had both hands treated in 2007 and the treatment was 100% effective on the hand where the disease had progressed the least but much less effective with the hand that had required a NA prior to XRT. The theory is that the XRT damages the cells so as to inhibit the increased mutant cells that are impinging movement. I had the XRT done by Dr. Seegenschmiedt in Essen who has been providing this treatment for decades, so I have complete confidence it was done properly. I would not have nearly as much confidence with someone in the USA providing this treatment without the experience or knowledgebase of Dr. Seegenschmiedt.

Re-radiating the hands is low risk with the combination of low dosage radiation and the skin not being anywhere near as vulnerable as the body's organs from the radiation. I would want to investigate having the radiation done by someone with more experience with people with Dupuytren's.

My experience in general and with Dupuytren's as well has been that the practitioner is as important as the technique or technology employed. It takes more time and money to go to the people with the most experience and skill but every time I do so it has been with no regrets.

lauriw:

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Luba, did you ever talk to you Dr. about doing radiation again and if so what was his/her response? Have you had the contracture treated?
lauriw