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04/18/04 02:17
Harold Hanerfeld
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One Year Anniversary
One year ago I reported the good results I had for NA by Dr. Lermusiaux for two fingers on my right hand. This is an update to report that I have had no reoccurance of DC and my fingers remain straight.
It would be interesting to hear from other people who have had NA and learn if DC has reoccured and if not how long it has been since treatment.
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04/19/04 02:07
randy s
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Would like NA longevity info.
I am set to see Dr. Eaton in 2 weeks. After following the sites for over a year, seeing 3 hand surgeons and a lot of research I am convinced that NA is the way to go. Most post/sites allude to NA lasting 2-4 years on average depending on the individual. I appreciate this post and would like to see as many responses as possible on longevity of the procedure. One year free of finger curl is great, 4 or more would be better.
As my insurance does not cover the cost at this time and I have 5 affected fingers, hoping for lengthy longevity. Hoping before I would need to have NA redone down the road, both insurance and mainstream surgeons will be more on board with the procedure. Appreciate any response from those who have had the procedure. Thanks.
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04/20/04 02:31
Kristen 
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Your mileage may vary
I've had NA four times in France - I totally relapse in 6 to 9 months. My case is NOT typical and is no reflection on the NA procedure.
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04/20/04 02:32
Randy H.
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No guarantees
Kristen,
How long would invasive surgery need to guaranty to last for you to drop NA switch to the knife?
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04/22/04 02:14
Kristen
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No guarantees
No one offers a warranty with hand surgery or NA as far as I know. Given my current age and expected life span, I would need surgery to give me 10 years before a relapse, since most people will agree that after 3 surgeries on the same hand, you're hand is pretty well ruined. Dr. Lermusiaux in Paris recommended that if I considered surgery, I absolutely must have a skin graft - he claims that improves the rate of recurrence to only a 1 in 20 chance. I have an appointment in July to discuss the possibility of surgery with Dr. Eaton.
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04/22/04 02:16
Kristen
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Oops -
That should have said your, not you're in the previous message.
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05/13/04 02:45
Malcolm Thornton
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Needle A. by Dr. Lermusiaux
I would like to see a doctor for NA treatment but I live in the UK. Can anyone recommend a doctor in the UK or do I have to visit foreign lands!!??
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05/16/04 02:22
Robert Boyke
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Needle A. by Dr. Lermusiaux
I had the needle by Dr. L three months ago and have 98% improvement on a 30% contracture. The nodes seemed to be regressing but if they do come slowly back I will not hesitate to have NA done again and again. It was so simple and painless and so economical. I considered the trip to France as a vaction with a deviation to see the Dr. The same afternoon I had the needle procedure I was holding/drinking a glass of red bordeaux on the ChampsElysee with the slightly bandaged hand. Mabe I would go see Dr. Eaton next time if needed in Florida but I see no enlargement or contracture at this point.
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05/22/04 02:06
J Stephenson
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NA -Dr Eaton
How did your visit with Dr Eaton go? What is his address and phone?
If the NA last 2-4 yars, that is great. My hand surgery was painful and costly (Dr Akelman in RI 4/1/03) lasted only a month. Now my finger is 60% bent into my palm. If it keep bending further, it will make my hand useless.
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05/22/04 02:33
Randy H.
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DC
J.S.:
The interval between repeated medical interventions for Dups is more related to the aggressiveness of your individual disease than the procedure used to correct it. Dr. Eaton is currently of the option that Traditional Invasive Surgery (TIS) is somewhat more resistant to reoccurrence. However, there is a limit to the number of times surgery can be performed (usually 3). NA, however can be done indefinitely and whenever needed.
The choice between NA and TIS has far more to do with *quality of life* than anything else. If your hand were an auto engine, NA is like changing the spark plugs, while TIS is equivalent to pulling the head and rebuilding the engine. Once you learn the effectiveness and safety of NA, the choice is a no-brainer (unless you're looking for a legal way to get a prescription for pain killers!)
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