You asked, "Do all these nodules turn into contractions or can the disease just stay as the lumps of your palm".

No, all nodules do not turn into contractions. But your age is noteworthy because generally the earlier you are affected by Dupuytren's the more problems. Your option at this stage is radiotherapy (check out the pull down menu above under "Treatments"). The RT may, or may not, be available where you live and it may, or may not be effective.

What finger(s) is involved? Don't stress, there are considerably worse things to have. It shouldn't hurt your golf. The important thing is to continue wearing golf gloves and put as little of stress as possible on your hands (light grip, right!). My problem was my left little finger (I'm right handed) took brunt of pressure when taking divots from firm turf.

How long have you had the nodule? You said, "I noticed the lump on my right palm last night". That is really quick. It could easily be many other things besides Dupuytren's. Is there an associated "cord" or just the small nodule?

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Clarky75, exactly one year ago, I noticed a small node in the same location that you have described. I immediately went for a diagnosis and was told that it was Dupuytren's and that I should come back if and when I could no longer lay my hand flat. This site was invaluable in providing the info I needed to seek earlier treatment. That one node quickly was joined by several others and I started to notice cords forming in my palms. I chose to go to Germany to have RT to stop the progression. My first treatments were in May and since that time, I have had no further progression.

Thanks for the responses all. As I said only found out today but already looking into my options i didnt like the doctors oh wait and see how you go and come back by then it's worse. Ive always been a pro active guy so this is no different. Does anyone in Australia do the RT or do you need to go overseas to get that?

Just trying to work out the best way forward I'd rather do something about it as just opposed to waiting.

Seems from this site many have gone to Germany is the quality of the treatment better or more established as opposed to Australia or the USA. Obviously be nice to get this done in Australia but if Germany is where it's at then it looks like that's what I will do

Which place did you go to Switcombe?

Clarky; My sense is that RT may slow down the progression of the disease so works on growing lumps but not much use in straightening bent fingers. NA straightens fingers and removes the lumps but only temporarily.

NA needs to be repeated but it only takes 20 minutes per hand and the only restriction is the need to keep the hand clean and dry for 3 days and no weight for 10 days. For some people the NA seems to last 3-4 years but in my case I seem to be on an 18 month cycle. Like seeing the dentist.

I am having NA done again next month and others on this site have suggested that I try RT when the growth starts to reappear. That makes sense to me so I expect I will be off to Germany some time next year.