I hadpeyronies 20 years ago and surgery 3 years ago for dupuytrens on right hand. now both hands are showing the same symptoms. Has anyone had sucess with needle aponevrotomy? Who does this proceedure?

In my mid to late twenties I developed a very noticable curvature of the penis. I didn't know what was causing it at the time and I just lived with it, despite some embarassment when sexually involved with women.

Over the coarse of my thirties, the curavature gradually diminished and was entirely gone by the mid forties. Now in my late fifties, it never returned.

However, in my mid fifties I developed Dupytrens nodules and some bands in both hands, and knuckle pads on one. In researching the disease, I learned about Peyronies which I now realize was most likely the cause of penis curvature many years ago.

I was diagnosed today with Dupuytren and in my research I have found that there may be alternatives to surgery. Has anyone had success with "needle aponevrotony" or collagenase? Also does anyone know who is researching "enzymatic percutaneous fasciotomy?" Any information you give me will be greatly appreciated.

Mike,

my case is similar. In the foot it is called Ledderhose's Disease (LD) or Plantar Fibromatosis. I would recommend that you start by seeing a podiatrist (& then an orthopaedic surgeon if necessary). In my case the podiatrist prescribed orthotics to correct a small problem with foot alignment/gait, which was exascerbating the condition. It hasn't cured the problem but there is less discomfort and slowed down the rate of progression. The foot alignment problem was placing additional stress on the LD and making it worse.

I flew to paris in oct. 2003 and saw dr. badois. I had advanced first stage in both hands, the right being the worst. The procedure completely opened the left hand and 90% of the right. I still have a lump on the last finger of the right. The procedure was completely painless and lasts about an hour. You'll probably be happiest (if you go) at the hotel du lac but the cost is high due to the strong euro. There's also a doctor in jupiter, fl who was trained by dr. badois. Whomever you choose, it's definitely worth it.