A.M.,
It is amazing that the same agendas from the same
person or people can go on for years, and yes it has been
years. The only strong point they can state for surgery
over NA is the recurrence rate and that is even questionable. Per Dr. Lynn Ketchum's site "...there are
two potential problems with limited fasciectomy. First
there is a recurrence rate of 40 - 50% usually within the
first two to three years postoperatively, as quoted by
Tubiana from a series of reports on recurrence in Hueston
and Tubiana, the definitive text on Dupuytren's Contracture...." http://www.lynndketchum.com/drketchum.htm
And even though Dr. Eaton's site does say "Recurrence is a
problem with any treatment but is more likely following
NA than surgery.", as was recently quoted, it then does
also goes on to say "Repeat NA after NA is fairly straight-
forward. Repeat surgery after surgery is not."
http://www.handcenter.org/newfile20.htm For people like
Joanne or my husband who have had multiple surgeries which
have made NA either difficult or not possible, NA would
have been their best option up front. For any new sufferers, make you own choice, but please look at all of
your options, ask questions and email those that are willing to help before you make your decision.

Mary Beth,
Would you feel offended if I called you an asshole because your husband had successful NA. I have never said anything derogatory about anyone having successful NA. Your fellow contributors, basically the same person (and who you call your husband) using different names, feels comfortable calling me names and telling me "to go to hell" because I have had successful surgery. I guess it bothers you and him also that I have never met someone who has had unsuccessful surgery. You seem to support everything that the person says, including personal derogatory remarks. Why do you think that there are only about 3 people on this forum who are here complaining about their surgery? Do you feel that the personal remarks are helpful?

Obviously, they had a problem with surgery and are trying to do damage to hand surgeons who do surgery for Dupuytren's.

Dr. Eaton suggests that "Needle Aponevrotomy may or may not be a reasonable option for your hands, depending on your exact problem." Does this mean that there is something wrong with him if he suggests surgery as the procedure of choice for an individual?

Way to go Jerry! Well said. I personally think we should all now ignore this person's postings and not even acknowledge them. Maybe he'll just go away!

Dolores (my real name!!)

Sean,

Never believed you before and certainly not now.