Anyone else get NA with Dr. Benheim? He's on my list for an initial consult in the next few weeks, I'd be very interested in hearing any patient experiences with him...

Does the doctor have any factual evidence of XRT for Dupuytren's resulting in cancer? If he does he should cite the research and not make statements based on his own ignorance. XRT has been performed on people's hands and feet for at least 2 decades on thousands of patients so any increase in cancers would be evident. Bet your doctor who worries about XRT consumes foods with aspartame (Nutrasweet) which has been known for 40 years to cause brain cancers as well as retardation.

I had NA done on both hands and there was 5 seconds of pain when the local anesthetic was injected into my hands and that was it. I have had tetanus shots that hurt far more and where the pain lasted much longer. I had full use of my hands immediately and used rubber gloves for two days when showering and that was it. Not PT needed and there is published research that PT can be detrimental after hand surgery.

Of the 5 doctors I have consulted with regarding my Dupuytren's in the USA, only one (Dr. Denkler) provided accurate and complete information that I could trust and held up to examination and was not negated by research. The rest gave me very bad information as to treatment (including accupuncture) and risks comparing NA to fasciectomy.

It is very difficult to get good information regarding treatment options, benefits, and risks from doctors. Even with the Xiaflex procedure I spoke with 3 different doctors who follow 3 different treatment protocols. With anything as important as the use of your hands it makes sense to get as much information as possible and find the best doctors possible to provide the procedure regardless of where they happen to be located.

Had my procedure on Friday, Aug 19.......yes it was a bit uncomfortable, however
the results were instantaneous. Come on guys, man up !!!

Doctor, the assistant, and the nurse were all great.

I didn't have NA. I had surgery. I did the PT on my own and had excellent results. It is just a matter of sticking with it and not getting lazy. I did use a nighttime splint.

Edited 09/02/11 18:32