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Seeking anyone who has tried manual manipulation during early stages
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03/13/2007 17:25
Joe 
03/13/2007 17:25
Joe 
Seeking anyone who has tried manual manipulation during early stages

Since I am in the early stages, I am interested in all early treatments that will slow or stop the progress.

The manual manipulation sounds easy enough, but to do it consistent, I would guess some sort of automatic device would be preferred. Strap in on your hand while watching a movie, etc.

I would like to get a response from anyone who has seen results with this.

How often, pressure, etc.

If anyone would like a picture of my DC, let me know.

Thanks,

03/13/2007 20:37
bstenman 
03/13/2007 20:37
bstenman 
Re: Seeking anyone who has tried manual manipulation during early stages

Joe,

Dupytren's is a progressive disease. There are ways to possibly minimize its progression like NAC, though this are not proven to be effective, though low in terms of risk.

My non-medical opinion is to get radiotherapy as soon as possible and you have an excellent chance of arresting the disease. Avoid future expense for surgery, risk of complications, lose of full use of your hands, and risk of recurrence even with surgery, and the loss of the use of your hands while recovering from surgery.

Enzyme treatments may become a viable alternative to surgery, both NA and open hand surgical procedures, but it is not likely to stop the disease's progression. Radiotherapy based on its usage with Dupuytren's and many similar diseases offers the best approach.



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