I was just told today that the nodule in the palm of my right hand is Dupuytrens Disease by an orthopedic hand surgeon. I am 39 years old and diabetic for the past 13 years. I have not been able to confirm family history of the disease yet, but I am making calls. I do not want to wait until my hand draws into my palm, but on the other hand, I am not sure about surgery, It seems to be pretty involved.
I not only have a nodule, but I also have the "pit", I also have pain. These together do not appear to be normal, either you have one or the other. ?? Has any one had surgery in the "early stage" before the fingers draw inward? I would like to know if it was beneficial or not.
Thanks,
Lisa W.

Barry
Explanation and diagram of fasciectomy is at:
www.pncl.co.uk/~belcher/dupuytrn.htm
Explanation of procedure is much more severe than my experience, however. I was driving after three days. I just had a soft wrap after surgery. Playing golf in 50 days.
Let me know if any questions.
Gary

Hello all,
I am a new poster who's father had surgery for Dupuytren's Disease about 10 years ago. I'm wondering if there is a connection between DC and Hereditary Hemochromotosis(iron overload)? My brother's and myself have all been diagnosed with HH. We each have two alleles; c282y/c282y Homozygote, which means each of my parents were carriers and passed them on to us. From what I've read on DC(and that's not much so far)researcher suspect a genetic basis and I almost fell off my chair when I read it affects mainly people of Celtic origins...just as hemochromotosis does! Can anyone steer me to some links or abstracts entertaining this idea? It looks like my 49 year old brother may be looking down the road at hand surgery. :o( Any info or opinions would be greatly appreciated. You all have a nice message board here. Thanks so much, Pam

If you haven't already checked this website, it would be interesting to do so:
www.baylorhealth.com/Proceedings/14_4/14_4_flatt.pdf.

It discusses the Viking connection.

I was, just this morning, diagnosed with DC in both hands. I am totally new to the condition and this particular doctor advises that surgery is the only reliable treatment and recommends that I make the decision very soon. I have, within the past two months, developed contracture of about 15 degrees from full extension in both ring and middle fingers of my left hand. I don't know if this is rapid or normal. Right hand has a node in palm but no measurable contracture. Any advise apprreciated.