I know this is not a popular subject for this forum, but I have just completed 3 weeks of LLLT, 9 treatments, (15 minutes each) and am thrilled with the results.
When I started therapy, two fingers on both hands had a 30% contracture. My left hand is completely straight, my right...almost! Yes, I still have the pits and divots and I do realize that I may need the same treatment in the future,but that's OK! I will continue with the stretching exercises they taught me and just take my chances.
Just to let me know it worked for me!

Gay--I can't find any reference to this therapy--can you give us the name/location of your doctor/clinic? thanks

Hi Val,
I stand in front of a desk or table, palms down and keep my palms pressed down for a few seconds at a time. I also massage my palms & press my fingers back while watching TV, etc. It's gotten to be a good habit!

Val,
From my experience, I had full range of finger dexterity for the 5-6 years that I had the nodules. It was only after the contraction started that I lost the flexibility. Some people go their whole lives with the nodules and never lose the use of their fingers. Just be careful (in my opinion), not to stretch too much. For some people, stretching is one of the triggers that may start contraction.
Good luck.

HI GAY. I MIGHT ADD THAT WHEN I CUT A TENDON ON MY FINGER SEVERAL YEARS AGO PART OF THE PT WAS STRETCHING, BUT WHAT REALLY HELPED WAS TO SOAK MY HAND IN WARM WATER FOR ABOUT 20 MINUTES AND SWISH IT AROUND LIKE A SPA, THIS RELAXED THE TENDONS AND MADE RANGE OF MOTION BETTER. I DO NOT KNOW IF THIS WILL HELP IN DC OR NOT, BUT I THINK I WILL TRY IT.