Jim:
Thanks for posting the information on your experience. I note that there has been little discussion on this forum about such injections. I've had nodules for many years, without progression to finger contractions. I've wondered if injections might diminish the nodules, but have not been willing to take the risk that it might aggrevate the condition. Any additional information would be greatly appreciated.

Tom M

Mary Beth,

The Google web page that you gave has expired. Can you give a synopsis of what it said?

Thanks,

Judy in Buffalo

I have Dupuytrens on both hands. Ten months ago I had heart surgery to correct a prolapsed mitral valve. The scar on my chest developed keloids (scar tissue) which I could not get rid of so my Dr sent me to a dermatologist who started injections with kennalog. I am starting to see improvements. Last Week I went for more kennalog injections on the keloids and asked the Dermatologist to try injecting the lumps on one hand to see if it would work on Dupuytrens. While it is still too early to say for sure, it appears that of the four nodules injected, two are starting to show improvement. Outside of mild pain caused by the neddle there does not seem to be any side effects. The hand definitely feels more flexible and there is less pain when stretching the palm. I will definitely ask for additional injections for dupuytrens at my next session in early September. I will email again when I get more information. Good luck

I have Dupuytrens contracture in both hands. About 20deg. of the small finger on the right hand with some nodules at the base of other fingers. On the left it is the ring finger at about 25 Degrees. and no other nodules yet. My Plastic Surgon has said we should try Collagenase injections befor surgury. Has anyone had these treatments? and what kind of success have you had?
Thanks,
Mike in Texas

Mike:
It sounds as if you are fortunate to have a doctor who is in a research setting, and is interested in examining alternative treatments. It might be helpful if you were to review a number of the postings at this site and get a sense of what the options are at present. Then, perhaps you could encourage your doctor to become familiar with not only collagenase, but also NA, as well as injections of triamcinolone acetonide. Please post the results of your efforts. Good luck.

Tom M.