I had the procedure a week and a half ago and so far so good. I had a contracture in my pinky, ring and middle finger of my right hand, as much as 45 degrees. I was advised against having NA by 4 Boston doctors but 3 of them conceded that It wouldn't hurt trying but to beware of the risk of a blind treatment. I went to Florida despite their warning.

Dr. Eaton sat down and discussed things with me ahead of the procedure which I appreciated. He seems very well versed on the subject and I was very comfortable with him as a result. The actual procedure was 15 minutes to puncture a cord in my palm in three spots - this one cord was pulling all three fingers down. Afterwards I could lay my hand completely flat on the table and the nodule was softer without the tension on it.

Today I have no pain in the hand unless I extend the hand fully so the point where the entire palm rests on the table. The Dr.'s office told me to not do that and this will improve with time which I hope is correct. I guess with the anesthetic I was not feeling the pain of this full extension immediately after the procedure. Either way, the hand opens up to a normal resting position just fine now. I am still taking it easy and not doing anything strenuous yet with the hand for another week.

Since my hand had agressive contractures which went from 0 to 45 degreees in ONE MONTH, I don't know how long it will be that this lasts. Hopefully at least a year. I am also feeling cords in the left hand now too. To help combat all this, I am personally taking Celebrex, and a variety of antioxidants (E, Selenium, Alpha Lipoic Acid, Blueberry Juice) that have some theoretical benefit possibly.

But so far I'm a happy camper and would return to Florida if I had too. I just hope that I will be soon able to fully use my right hand without any pain at all. It is only 10 days post surgery so I'm realistic that I might need more time.

Steve

The staggering ignorance of hand surgeons becomes increasingly apparent weekly as the "first hand" accounts of the overwhelming success of Dr. Eaton's NA continue to mount. We have all been blessing to find this site, as opposed to those who continue to go blindly under the knife like sheep (Thanks Walt and others!).

Anger at ignorance is understandable......however, Unproductive. Anyone who has had NA is in a distinct though powerful minority. Use the gratitude of your blessing to be motivated to **Speak Truth to Authority**. Make sure the surgeon(s) who knew of your case learn of Dr. Eaton's success. For those who think this is all about the Almighty Buck, be sure to add that Eaton's averages $1,000 per hour for a simple in-office procedure (I personally don't subscribe to the greed theory.....but just in case).

We can wait until Eaton is overwhelmed and has a 12 month waiting list, or we can help fertilizer the soil of change within the fraternity of elite hand docs. Hold your nose at what seems like mild "I'm in charge here" professional arrogance. Their mild professional arrogance pails in comparison to Kobie getting Phil fired and The Most Dominant traded to Miami (sorry, I'm from L.A........Miami, we now fear you.)

Those of us that have experienced the miracle of needle aponeurotomy have both an opportunity and an obligation to spread the word.

I printed out photos and my description of the procedure
and presented it to the physical therapist that the local hand surgeon had me talk with after two visits. I asked her to pass this information on to the surgeon.

Also,I have sent Emails to Oprah, Health magazines and the American Society of Hand Surgeons with a link to my story.
http://www.angelfire.com/rings/dupuytrens/

Those in other areas and other countries can enlighten the
hand surgeons in their area.

Do whatever you can to get the word out to others.

George

How do get in touch with Dr. Eaton Thnk you . Bob

The apparent immediate success of my procedure appears to be derailed slightly as I was not completely able to open the hand after the procedure - at first I thought I would when the pain went away, but now I still have a 10-15 degree contracture in the MP joint despite no pain now. Is this what others experienced? Dr Eaton's office says this isn't the dupuytren but the muscles and skin etc that need to be trained to go back to flat by wearing the splint. Has anyone had this happen...where it gradually gets better with time? thanks