I just today was diagnosed with Dupuytren's. I am not 7 years old, but I am 31; which my doctor said it extremely rare. Yes, normally found in ages 40-80 years old. I am extremely confused as well. Supposedly, it is heredetary. Does your son have any of the following: Diabetes, Epilepsy. I don't, but they say it can be associated with that. What are they having you and your son do?

Hi there! Our daughter had surgery two years ago (when she was 7)to remove a rapidly growing lump on her pinky finger. After two biopsies, it was diagnosed as Dupuytren's. Both her fraternal grandfather and his sister have Dupuytren's. Most of the "lump" was removed at the time, but the little bit that remained is now growing again. She has trouble straightening this finger, it hurts on occasion, and it really bothers her when it is cold. What types of tests did your doctor suggest you do to determine it's progression? Where did it evidence itself in your son's case? Was it just a finger or the whole hand? Were the feet involved? We are currently deciding how to proceed with this most recent tissue growth. Please let me know what you think.

I personally was diagnosed with the foot version in my early 20s was operated on then and have since had it regrow in that foot and appear in other like running around with a rock in my shoe all the time.No rush to get it fixed yet as I also have it in my left hand and am preparing for second surgery there.Im only 35 my father who also has it in his hand showed no signs until mid 50s so I also was quite young in the doctors mind.I'm hoping they find an alternative procedure as mine has grown quite agressively and the doctors arent keen on multiple surgeries due to scarring.Anyone seen anything interesting in that regard?

My husband had this non-surgical procedure done in Switzerland and it worked beautifully. His hand are now flat. :-) It is my understanding that it is now available in the US and Canada. Get yourself an opinion from one of the people who do it.

There is all sorts of info on this website as to how to get a hold of someone that can do the job.

Good luck.

I've been reading articles from various people with similar problems. However it appears that many people are having their problems addressed by regular Physicians. Be very CAUTIOUS! I learnt the hard way as well. Only after my failed surgery did I find out from other friends of mine that they too had also had failed operations from regular Physicians claiming to be experienced. I am from South Africa and I had to travel 500 miles to Cape Town to have the failed operation corrected by a Physician who specializes only in hands. And he has subsequently also operated on the other hand with success as well. So what I'm really trying to say is that you have to establish beyound any doubt who is specializing in this disease, as many inexperienced guys will try their luck on you. You too might have to travel to another city to find the best.