I'm 59 and had my first surgery for Dupuytren in 1993. A pinky went from 0 to 60 in 8 weeks. The surgeon didn't believe it had only been 8 weeks until the finger moved another 30 degrees in the three weeks between seeing him and the surgery.

I've had about 7 surgeries since, however while I've lumps all over the place nothing has contracted in over 2 years. 8 of my 10 fingers have been involved at this point some more than once.

I'm not anti NA, it is simply not indicated in my case, far too much scar tissue I'm told.

I'm of the opinion that the physical therapy is as important as the surgeon. I touch type, eat with chopsticks, do wood working and have a grip of more than 100 lbs in either hand. On the other hand I will start the exercises as soon as the splint is removed. I mean between the time the technician cuts it off and the Dr. comes into the room.

My surgeon knows me and works with me, last time the splint came off 3 days after the surgery because he knows I will start working at once and I'm a 'good healer'.