For a couple of months my small finger and ring finger have been bent in toward the palm of my hand. The little finger also sticks out, leaving a space between it and the other fingers. I haven't noticed any significant bump or swelling on my palm. Basically, I noticed it because I found it difficult to handle small change in this hand.

I went to see a doctor about it today and he told me that it was Dupuytren's Contracture, that I was very young to suffer this complaint (I'm a 31 y/o male), and that it could be related to alcohol consumption.

This last observation doesn't seem likely judging from the research I've been doing on the net tonight. It seems that other factors might be cigarette smoking and diabetes. I have been smoking excessively due to stress over the past six months and there is a history of diabetes in my family (though I've had no indication that I am a diabetic).

So, anyway, if anyone could clarify any of this I would be very appreciative. Or if anyone could suggest any appropriate medical centres in Sydney, Australia, that would also be helpful.

Thanks,
Stephen.

Hope you can help!

I’m new to the Dupuytren's forum, but not to Dupuytren's that showed up about 10 years ago. Had surgery on my left hand 2 years ago but Dupuytrenn's is now back in the L hand worse than ever. So I know from experience surgery is only a stopgap.

I know about the French Needle so I am very interested in info about non-surgical cures. Question:

1) Are there any legit non-surgical cures? Who and where?
2)Is the SUNY Stony Brook cure near going public? Any info on the status?
3)Are there any doctors (or anyone else) doing injections? Who and where?

Please help with any info you have. I don’t want any more surgery!

Thanks.