Hello just signed in today and hope to learn lots on here.

I am 44 years old I have agressive dupuytrens in my left hand. I am waiting to have surgery / skin graft in the new year. I am not keen to get this done and have been looking into RT... I have had a private consultation and the RT will cost £1,700. ouch

Does anyone know on here if I can get the treatment on the NHS and if I can get referred. I have been trying to get hold on my hand surgeon and have left number of messages and still not reply, Please can you give me a list of hospitals that can help.

Many thanks
Dottyhand

Dottyhand, the problem is that if you are far enough along to have surgery, it is most likely too late for RT. RT will not reverse the contracture or have an effect on the cord.

What is your present condition? What fingers and degree of contraction? I had surgery eleven years ago and my hand is still as good as pre-Dupuytren's. I had very little pain associated with the whole process.

Hi and thank you for your replies. My contracture measures between 5 /10 I believe once it gets to 10 RT cannot be done. I know RT won't straighten or get rid of the nodules but I wish to stop it progressing.
I am put off the operation because I cannot afford to give up work, I don't have any cover. Plus the op still carries its risks.
Dottyhand

Xiapex and NA are available on the NHS. Xiapex not yet approved in all regions, but you are entitled to a referral outside your own local PCT/CG.

As callie says I would investigate NA or Xiapex to straighten contracture if you need or want that done now, at this stage, and/or investigate your options for RT.

A skin graft fasciectomy sounds like you have an overly enthusiastic surgeon and based on this hearsay I would find another consultant.

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I have contracture in two fingers.. middle and ring finger, I have 3 large nodules in the palm.. also I have lumpy flesh on the palm end of my fingers.