Thanks to all of you that contribute to this helpful forum in order to aid those afflicted with this strange disease. I am affected with Duputren's disease in both of my upper extremities but have no contractures in any fingers. I do however have prominent cords in the 4th and 5th MCP (palmer side) of my left upper extremity along with nodule and a prominent cord on my right upper extremity.

I am considering flying out to see the hand surgeon frequently mentioned on this sight in Jupiter florida but don't know if he could help me. My question, Is N.A. useful for removing the cords or do I have to go the steroid route???

Anybody had this problem??

Thanks for any and all suggestions.

warmly from St Thomas, US Virgin Islands