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07/18/2021 15:54
anglophile777 
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07/18/2021 15:54
anglophile777
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Wearing a brace 24/7?
I'm a 56 yr old female who woke up one day with a bent middle finger  This was a couple of months ago. After research I'm certain it is Dupuytren's. I'm wondering if it is suggested or not recommend to wear a finger brace 24/7 for a few weeks? Will that help? It also seems that when I do finger stretches the day before I wake up with my finger completely curled. I will search the forum on exercises and see if anyone is having any luck/relief by doing them. Thank you and glad I found you all.
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07/18/2021 16:55
wach  Administrator
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07/18/2021 16:55
wach Administrator
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Re: Wearing a brace 24/7?
Hi, welcome to the forum! Honestly, I am not sure that what you are describing is Dupuytren's. Dupuytren's takes at least months, typically years to create a bent finger. How about seeing a good hand doctor who can diagnose the root cause of your problem?
Wearing a hand splint 7/24 is not recommended because your fingers need to be moving for staying flexible. With a 7/24 splint they will become quite stiff.
Wolfgang
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07/18/2021 18:38
spanishbuddha Administrator
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07/18/2021 18:38
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Re: Wearing a brace 24/7?
I agree with Wolfgang. If you can straighten the finger, say with the other hand, or against an object, then it is not Dupuytren's. If it is some other joint, tendon, rheumatic condition then constant use of a splint might be counter productive, but a hand specialist Dr should diagnose and advise.
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07/19/2021 14:28
anglophile777
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07/19/2021 14:28
anglophile777
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Re: Wearing a brace 24/7?
wach:
Hi, welcome to the forum! Honestly, I am not sure that what you are describing is Dupuytren's. Dupuytren's takes at least months, typically years to create a bent finger. How about seeing a good hand doctor who can diagnose the root cause of your problem?
Wearing a hand splint 7/24 is not recommended because your fingers need to be moving for staying flexible. With a 7/24 splint they will become quite stiff.
Wolfgang
Thank you Wolfgang for your feedback. I have made an appt. so will report back on diagnosis.
Sarah
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07/19/2021 15:23
anglophile777
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07/19/2021 15:23
anglophile777
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Re: Wearing a brace 24/7?
spanishbuddha:
I agree with Wolfgang. If you can straighten the finger, say with the other hand, or against an object, then it is not Dupuytren's. If it is some other joint, tendon, rheumatic condition then constant use of a splint might be counter productive, but a hand specialist Dr should diagnose and advise.
Thank you for your thoughts. Much appreciated. If it isn't Dupuytren's I'll be glad simply because I have a heck of a time pronouncing it! Stay well ~ Sarah
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