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12/02/2005 23:56
SusieQ 
12/02/2005 23:56
SusieQ 
But Where ARE the studies?

Frances, I agree with you 100%.

But "Billy" states that his doctor told him "that published studies indicate that nerve damage is a BIG problem with the NA procedure."

This is contrary to ALL the data and information many participants on this forum have located and shared (giving sources, links, etc. so we could verify) and ALL the actual experiences reported here continually.

Could "Billy" do his homework and ask his Hand Surgeon to cite the studies so we can verify them or at least give us the name of his CHS so we might query him?

Sam refused to acknowledge the FACTUAL information I provided in this thread regarding the reason N.A. DOES NOT lead to nerve damage and instead accused me of being violent and immature and told me to "go away."

I wonder if "Billy" missed my previous posts with that information. I have a feeling that FACTUAL information did not "register" with "Billy" any more than it did with "Sam" and maybe "Billy" also thinks I'm "violent and immature."

So, Frances, yes, better to ignore these "doubting Thomases, Sams and Billys (and Bullys, too)",

On the other hand, I didn't want Billy's statement about his CHS's referenced "published studies" to go un-noted and UNVERIFIED.

Best to all.

Susan

    12/02/2005 23:20
    SusieQ 
    12/02/2005 23:20
    SusieQ 
    Jim--An Aswer

    Hi Jim,

    I've been searching through lots of threads and topics for awhile now, going back to some from the beginning! I'm the first to admit that this forum lacks organization so its hard to remember exactly where information has been presented.

    I do know that it has been readily acknowleged on this Board that the data from the French Study DOES NOT meet strict scientific standards. They did not set a high standard of record-keeping!!!

    But Dr. Eaton (who is obviously highly respected in the CHS community) IS keeping good records, and will be presenting his findings in the Fall of '06.

    The problem of course is that you can't produce longer term results until you've been collecting the data longer term!

    That doesn't mean that you can't evaluate shorter term data, and the data looks excellent so far in the area of AVOIDING nerve damage.

    I hope this answers your question.

    Susan

      12/03/2005 23:56
      Father Time

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      12/03/2005 23:56
      Father Time

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      Information

      To All,

      This is a totally unregulated Internet sight. As such, anyone can post anything they please under whatever name they choose, as this post clearly shows. Do your own independent research to conform or debunk any claims made here. Trust highly legitimate and expert off sight sources. Obviously, when considering any procedure, talk to the actual experts of that procedure. When it comes to NA, hand surgeons experienced in the procedure will be your best source. Dr. Charles Easton is one example. Dr. Press is another, along With Dr. Denkler of CA.

      An informed decision is the best that anyone can make.

        12/03/2005 23:27
        Frances

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        12/03/2005 23:27
        Frances

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        Information

        Thank you both Father Time and SusieQ. You are right SusieQ that the claims made by the poster 'Billy' are misleading. There is *no* study that shows there is a problem with nerve damage and NA. He's making it up to bait the readers. This sort of nonsense is why I have been directing readers to professionals who have studied and know the risks of BOTH surgery and NA.

        Jim,

        Pointing out that NA is now coast to coast, and no longer new to the US is not a commerial my friend, it's fact.

        Frances

          12/03/2005 23:13
          Bill H.

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          12/03/2005 23:13
          Bill H.

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          Information

          Well, quite a response to my questions, which were not answered. My surgeon did tell me that "studies" or maybe he meant "study" that NA can result in nerve damage and it seems possible. So, if the french study is the only one out as others have pointed, then maybe the question of NA and nerve damage is just unknown.

          No one addressed the question of whether NA causes a higher rate of recurrance and that's an important question. It seems that if this procedure could trigger an increase in the growth of DC, that's important to know as well.

          To those who seem to think that I am a multiple personality, I guess you are right. When I tried to join in this community if the fall of 2005, I posted under my name Bill H. and not Billy. But, I suspect the reference is to others and that's insulting. Maybe others are right and there are people who just like to fight. I'll use Bill H. from now on and that will things consistent.

            12/03/2005 23:14
            Bill H.

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            12/03/2005 23:14
            Bill H.

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            Information

            Well, quite a response to my questions, which were not answered. My surgeon did tell me that "studies" or maybe he meant "study" that NA can result in nerve damage and it seems possible. So, if the french study is the only one out as others have pointed, then maybe the question of NA and nerve damage is just unknown.

            No one addressed the question of whether NA causes a higher rate of recurrance and that's an important question. It seems that if this procedure could trigger an increase in the growth of DC, that's important to know as well.

            To those who seem to think that I am a multiple personality, I guess you are right. When I tried to join in this community if the fall of 2004, I posted under my name Bill H. and not Billy. But, I suspect the reference is to others and that's insulting. Maybe others are right and there are people who just like to fight. I'll use Bill H. from now on and that will things consistent.



              12/03/2005 23:44
              Steve Abrams

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              12/03/2005 23:44
              Steve Abrams

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              NA

              Billy -

              No one on this web site as ever, to my knowledge, cited a study showing nerve damage with NA. If there is one, I would like to see it.

              The topic of a possible increase in recurrance with NA compared to surgery has been discussed many, many times here. It is something we simply don't know and if we are going to rely on Eaton's data are going to have to wait several years to know the answer.

              Steve

                12/03/2005 23:53
                SusieQ 
                12/03/2005 23:53
                SusieQ 
                December ~sq~05 List of N.A. Doctors

                Here's a list I've cobbled together from bits and pieces I've saved. PLEASE CHECK TO MAKE SURE I HAVEN'T LEFT ANYONE OUT (or made typos.) AND I CAN CORRECT IT.

                Here's a list of M.D.s performing Needle Aponevrotomy for Dupuytrens as of 12/05.

                (N.A. is a minimally invasive outpatient procedure for Dupuytrens which effectively breaks the cords which cause contraction of the fingers, thereby releasing them. It seems to have a very good safety record so far. Dr.Eaton was apparently the first to do this procedure in the United States and his website is an excellent source of information.)

                Drs. Charles Eaton and Paul Zidel
                The Hand Center
                1002 Old Dixie Hwy, Suite 105
                Jupiter, FL 33458
                Phone: 561-746-3420
                http://www.handcenter.org/newfile16.htm

                Dr David Kline
                Dupuytren's Clinic
                Holy Rosary Medical Center
                351 SW 9th St
                Ontario, OR 97914
                phone: 208-344-5628
                http://dupuytrenscenter.com/

                Dr. William Bourland
                The Hand Clinic
                1068 Cresthaven Road, Suite 400
                Memphis, TN 38119
                Phone: 901-259-1600
                bourland@orthomemphis.com

                Dr. Keith Denkler
                275 Magnolia
                Larkspur, CA 94939
                Phone: 415-924-6010
                info@aestheticsurgery.com

                Dr. Gary Pess
                Central Jersey Hand Surgery
                2 Industrial way West
                Eatontown NJ 07724
                Phone: 732-542-4477
                handman@doctor.com
                http://www.centraljerseyhand.com/dupuytren.htm

                Prosper Benhaim, M.D.
                ( does NA in Los Angeles, CA)
                Contact Information:
                Hand Center: (310) 794-7784 Information and referral
                (310) 825-7001 Information

                  12/03/2005 23:20
                  Tricia

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                  12/03/2005 23:20
                  Tricia

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                  Another MD performing NA

                  Here is another doctor performing NA to add to the list:

                  Terrence J. Barry, M.D.
                  3802 NE 207 St #2302
                  Miami, FL 33180
                  Phone: 305-822-6000
                  Fax: 305-557-5904

                    12/03/2005 23:37
                    SusieQ 
                    12/03/2005 23:37
                    SusieQ 
                    Needle Aponeurotomy M.D.s Updated

                    Thanks to Tricia for adding Dr. Barry to our list. Again, let me know if any additions/corrections. I encourage others to cut/paste this into another document for safekeeping and future use! (December 4, 2005)

                    Here's a list of M.D.s performing Needle Aponeurotomy for Dupuytrens as of 12/05.

                    (N.A. is a minimally invasive outpatient procedure for Dupuytrens which effectively breaks the cords which cause contraction of the fingers, thereby releasing them. It seems to have a very good safety record so far. Dr.Eaton was apparently the first to do this procedure in the United States and his website is an excellent source of information.)

                    Drs. Charles Eaton and Paul Zidel
                    The Hand Center
                    1002 Old Dixie Hwy, Suite 105
                    Jupiter, FL 33458
                    Phone: 561-746-3420
                    http://www.handcenter.org/newfile16.htm

                    Dr David Kline
                    Dupuytren's Clinic
                    Holy Rosary Medical Center
                    351 SW 9th St
                    Ontario, OR 97914
                    phone: 208-344-5628
                    http://dupuytrenscenter.com/

                    Dr. William Bourland
                    The Hand Clinic
                    1068 Cresthaven Road, Suite 400
                    Memphis, TN 38119
                    Phone: 901-259-1600
                    bourland@orthomemphis.com

                    Dr. Keith Denkler
                    275 Magnolia
                    Larkspur, CA 94939
                    Phone: 415-924-6010
                    info@aestheticsurgery.com

                    Dr. Gary Pess
                    Central Jersey Hand Surgery
                    2 Industrial way West
                    Eatontown NJ 07724
                    Phone: 732-542-4477
                    handman@doctor.com
                    http://www.centraljerseyhand.com/dupuytren.htm

                    Prosper Benhaim, M.D.
                    ( does NA in Los Angeles, CA)
                    Contact Information:
                    Hand Center: (310) 794-7784 Information and referral
                    (310) 825-7001 Information

                    Terrence J. Barry, M.D.
                    3802 NE 207 St #2302
                    Miami, FL 33180
                    Phone: 305-822-6000
                    Fax: 305-557-5904

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