I'm scheduled for an NA in February - after my failed experience with the Xiaflex trials, I've finally decided to bite the bullet.

My physician has me scheduled for up to 12 physical therapy sessions in the four weeks following the NA. Is this overkill or is he just staying on the safe side? Everything I've read indicates that no or minimal physical therapy is required post-op.

Is this just a money maker for the physical therapy department or is this much PT actually the norm?

I don't want to spend the time (and money) if it's unnecessary. On the other hand, I want to maximize the chances of an optimal recovery.

Any ideas or experiences which might guide me?

I believe the amount of PT after NA has everything to do with how much correction you are attempting. Eaton prescribed no PT following NA on a PIP that started with a 30 degree contraction. I don't see how it would have been of value. The night splint is however a must in all cases PIP correction.

Essentially, you will know how well you are doing fairly quickly. If you have sufficient flexibility and strength I can't see a need for too much PT. I would want to know what the goals are going in.

It will be very interesting to see if NA can accomplish what Xiaflex (or whatever they want to call Collegenase) could not do. Please keep us posted.