I have recently completed my second radiotherapy treatment (the last was 2 years ago) A contracture of my little finger and some significant nodules developed in the last 4 months.
I am in the uk and trying to source a wand and tape. Can anyone suggest a supplier please?
I am not sure whether there is a distributor for it in the UK but you could try ordering it in the USA. What do you expect from the wand? Recently there has been a lot of advertizing of using ultrasound for Dupuytren's, specifically the wand and tape, but there is not much evidence for its effectiveness. Might be a waste of money.
wach:I am not sure whether there is a distributor for it in the UK but you could try ordering it in the USA. What do you expect from the wand? Recently there has been a lot of advertizing of using ultrasound for Dupuytren's, specifically the wand and tape, but there is not much evidence for its effectiveness. Might be a waste of money.
Wolfgang
You don't say what sort of wand or tape. But just google physio supplies uk. As Wolfgang says I would be careful with your wallet on unproven treatments. I have an ultrasound device I use for injuries, it had no effect on my DD. I have not tried any of the various low level light devices.
I am just wanting to try anything to halt or slow the inevitable ( the need for surgery!) I went through this last year on my left hand, it has now reduced the contracture and given me movement on this hand but it was six months of pain and physio.
As for my righthand I can see it progressing and it is painful where the nodules are stretching the skin, I was hoping the wand might give release and flexibility. If I massage it for a while it does appear to help in the short-term.
I am just wanting to try anything to halt or slow the inevitable ( the need for surgery!) I went through this last year on my left hand, it has now reduced the contracture and given me movement on this hand but it was six months of pain and physio.
As for my righthand I can see it progressing and it is painful where the nodules are stretching the skin, I was hoping the wand might give release and flexibility. If I massage it for a while it does appear to help in the short-term.
I find gentle massage whilst soaking the hand in very hot water with epsom salts can help relieve occasional symptoms. I too have had RT and for me it was not a quick fix, but now years later the DD is mostly stable and dormant. After any overuse I will use ice as if it was an injury. YMMV.
I would be interested in what type of radiotherapy (orthovoltage or linear accelerator) you have received, which RT concept and dosage (single & total dose) was applied and what starting situation (stage of DD; extension deficit y/n) was given before the start of RT on each hand before starting RT. What kind and extent of function deficit did you have before a job change ? Please provide recent pictures -- then my advice would get more prudent and substantiated
Best regards, Prof. Dr. med. M. Heinrich Seegenschmiedt
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