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11/11/2002 23:10
Tom 
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11/11/2002 23:10
Tom
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Hand Tenderness
I am 30 yrs old, had surgery to remove DC buildup in ring finger joint 6 months ago. Both hands are extremely tender and carrying heavy items is a real challenge. Carrying home dry cleaning on hangers the worst torture for me. Natural lying position for my hands is now curved, and tenderness in hands is getting progressively worse. Anyone have similar experience? Any suggestions for managing tenderness in hands? Twisting open beer bottles is out of the question for me until I can find a solution !
Thanks,
Tom
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11/11/2002 23:29
Gary Neuschwangernot registered
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11/11/2002 23:29
Gary Neuschwangernot registered
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Tenderness
Tom,
What was your hand condition prior to surgery? What kind of physical therapy did you do? What kind of surgery? What kind of surgeon? What kind of hand lotion/cream did you use?
Gary
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11/11/2002 23:37
Tom
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11/11/2002 23:37
Tom
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Hi Gary,
Had a hardened lump right at the top joint of my ring finger, which had pulled my finger into a hook shape. had no idea what it was and have never been the doctor visit type, so my introduction to DC was only after having a third and forth opinion. eventually found a great plastic surgeon who removed the buildup, and now have 100% feeling and mobility. fully expect to have other DC buildups in the future, was just hoping to get some other points of view after stumbling on this website. don't currently use and hand lotions, although have heard that vitamin e lotion might be a good idea.
Tom
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11/11/2002 23:11
Gary Evansnot registered
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11/11/2002 23:11
Gary Evansnot registered
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Tenderness
Tom,
I'll be interested if anyone else has had a similar experience with DC. Normally, DC starts with a lump at the base of a finger and then developes a cord into the finger and down into the palm which contracts causing a curling of the finger. Did yours do this?
Did you develope a cord that went into your palm? Was your problem confined just to your finger?
The reason I wonder is because we have heard of so many misdiagnosis. We also know that there is a real lack of knowledge about DC by many doctors.
If they (the doctors) knew what they were doing, they would have have you on a rigorous physical therapy program. This would have been with a therapist or by yourself with instructions from a therapist. Did you have this?
My surgery was tender for about 3 months and I was golfing then. My finger is totally fine now at 10 months post op.
What did doctor say about the tendons in your finger? How much did your finger contract before surgery?
Gary
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11/11/2002 23:59
Johnnot registered
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11/11/2002 23:59
Johnnot registered
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tenderness post operation
I had my left hand operated on in 1999 and my right july 2002.
both hands continue to have mild pins and needles which does not interfere with nomal life, however is a real distraction if I'm having trouble sleeping.
I've had no helpful advice from either the surgeon or physio.
Any ideas for therapy?
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11/12/2002 23:35
Martin
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11/12/2002 23:35
Martin
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tenderness
I too had my left hand operated on in July 2002, now, exactly 4 months post op, my palm is fine, have no tenderness at all. Had a tingling sensation on my ring finger for a few weeks, this has now gone. My knuckles are still slightly swolen, I continue with exercises to stretch the tendons and also wear a split at night. Also massage the scars daily with vitamin e oil. I guess these may be issues related to the experience of the surgeon.
Martin
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11/12/2002 23:42
Tom
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11/12/2002 23:42
Tom
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Hi Gary,
Definately DC, pretty obvious, especially during & after surgery. buildup was not common, in that it was confined to the finger. By the time i went to the doc, the buildup was pretty far advanced (see: hate going to doctors). because the buildup was confined to the finger and not 100% consistent with common DC, my plastic surgeon (who has done extensive work with DC cases (yes i did some homework)) and I thought it was possible that the buildup was a cist of some sort. not so as it turns out - surgery was a success in both straightening my hooked finger and in confirming the cause. the tenderness that i feel currently is more of an increasing tightness, as opposed to pain due to the repaired finger.
t
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11/12/2002 23:51
Gary Evansnot registered
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11/12/2002 23:51
Gary Evansnot registered
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Tenderness
Thank you Tom,
I guess that is what this forum is for. To learn more about DC. Did surgeon refer to the problem as knuckle pads? What kind of therapy? Most people who have had surgery, feel that the therapy is extremely important to have a successful out come to surgery. My surgery was on a continuous improvement after surgery. It might be worthwhile to check back with surgeon if you feel it is getting worse.
Unfortunately, the earlier a person developes DC, the greater chance for recurrence. That is why I was thinking it would be great if it actually wasn't DC, but you seem pretty sure.
Gary
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08/03/2003 23:19
Shimon Rothnot registered
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08/03/2003 23:19
Shimon Rothnot registered
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splint help
I would like to use an overnight splint for two fingers on the same hand - index and ring. What kind is preferable - whole palm, or single finger splints? I would also appreciate suppliers info.
Thanks,
Shimon
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