Now I am really confused! Last year, I sent Dr. Badois photos of my pinky to schedule the NA procedure and he responded that my finger was not quite BENT enough yet for the procedure. Last month, I sent DR. EATON some updated photos and he said he COULD do the procedure and I proceeded to make plane arrangements for me and my husband, etc. My husband suggested that I send the same, updated photos to Dr. Badois to hear his response a year later. He said I STILL needed to wait a littlet longer before having the procedure done! So...two differing opinions from two different doctors! Dr. Badois is SO EXPERIENCED and that means so much but Dr. Eaton is a hand surgeon with an enormous amount of knowledge, etc. What would YOU do in my position? Cancel based on Badois...or trust Dr. Eaton's opinion?

You might ask Eaton if he thinks your outcome would be any better if you have NA just as soon as it is possible. From what I've ascertained, the results from contractures less than 45 degrees (Phase 1) are the same. In other words, you can have it done any time before 45 degrees with the same results. I'll be next in line at some point here, but I'm only at about 25 degrees and have no problems using my hand. I'd say if it ain't broke, don't fix it. Wait.

Anyone in the know..... please correct me if I'm wrong on this.

One can anticipate repeated NA procedures over time.
Assume that an interval of two to four years is average,
How often do you want an intervention? How many times
do you want the procedure peformed? Side effects are
minimal; but, complications can occur.
Let's say you have an expected life-span of 50 years,
and that repeated NA (barring other advancements,) is
performed at 20 degrees, 30 degrees, 45 degrees contracture.
Unless you are inconvenienced in daily activities, there is
little or no physical benefit in early intervention. It
may just increase the number of interventions. That said.
both Dr. Eaton and Dr. Badois can help. Dr. Badois is, very
likely, taking into consideration your best interest over
the long haul. Dr. Eaton, very likely, recognizes that your
contracture will be released by NA. So, how often do you
want NA? That,IMO, is the choice. Remember, neither Doctor,
nor anyone else, offers a cure. Both Doctors can offer real
improvement for a limlited amount of time. You will very
likely be at 20% again, or 45% if you wait. That is the
choice: sooner and more often, or, later and less frequently. Somewhere between 30-45% seems the earliest and
latest indications for conservative, non-neglectful intervention. It is your choice; both Doctors can help.
Do you prefer more procedures or fewer procedures? More
expense or less expense? Are you having significant problems
using your hand at present? If you are confused and anxious
about the contracture, accept the minor surgical risk and
have NA. You can reconsider the matter in 2-4 years when
the contracture re-occurs. Good luck/bonne chance!