I noticed what I thought were calluses on my left hand after playing quite a bit of golf. There are no issues with the right.

But now I believe this is Dupuytren not calluses. I found this out when my brother had the same problem.
Then I also found out my mom and dad had this as well, but never had surgery. I did not know any of this
info until recently.

Currently I can move all my fingers just fine, but I feel a little tightness which I hardly notice. I don't feel like I have lost any flexiblity.

I have two nodules , ring finger has the largest, and a smaller one under the middle finger. Nothing under the pinky that I can tell.

I also see the cords starting to poke out a little.

Since my fingers are still flexible I don't want to do any surgery.

What can I do so it doesn't get worse? Please don't say STOP playing golf. ha ha.

Is there anything else I can do?

Thanks for your help.

Hi jtampa

Carry on playing golf. I have DD in both hands, sore nodules right now in my tennis racquet hand and I play regular competitive tennis. I do wear a glove though.

Perhaps start a photo log with a records of symptoms. The only preventative treatment option is RT if there are signs the condition is active with growing nodules and cords, some soreness or aches, tightening, etc. A hand specialist experienced in DD might help, but would probably say wait until there is a contracture then have surgery. Most people do not need any treatment at all, and the condition does tend to flare up then settle down, and so on.

We suggest NA or Collagenase to correct modest contracture, before considering surgery, but you are a long way from that.

If you have any of the other risk factors that you can perhaps influence via life style changes, then consider doing so,

Best SB

jtampa:

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Thats great to hear that you can continue to play golf/tennis.

As for massaging the hand. I guess the purpose is to break down scar tissue? Is this correct?
Should I be massaging the nodules and cord directly or the entire palm?

Can someone point me to a youtube video that shows how you are supposed to massage the hand.

I did a search but it really didn't turn up anything specific for DC.

Be very careful with any direct massage or pressure on the nodules. I feel that the risk/reward ratio does not make sense. You are far more likely to aggravate DD than help it. One of my nodules is now much more easily aggravated since an attempt at massaging it.

Hi Jtampa

this is a thread covering massage therapy, hope you find it helpful.

http://www.dupuytren-online.info/Forum_E...apy-2_18_1.html