Hi,
Again my name is Eddie and i went to the doctor complainging of a two deformed fingers and pain in my hand.

The fingers that are deformed are the right hand pinkie and ring finger. I had been told by a someone that it is a case of Dupitrons and the doctor seemed to agree with what i had told her.

She told me that i need to go to the Orthopedic surgeon in the hospital and that is what i am going to do. The pain in my two effected fingers seems to be getting worse and the tendon my my palm is so thick i can nearly play it like a guitar.

I was hoping someone could tell me if i am going to the right place to get this dealt with.

Warm and Kind regards Eddie.

If you feal uncomfortable posting here you can email me.
I really need some replys on this one.

Eddie,

Study all information available on this, and other sites, specific to Needle Aponevrotomy. Contact Dr. Charles Eaton (561-746-7686) of Jupiter, Florida at your earliest convenience to schedule a conference call.

Do yourself an everlasting favor by not opting for conventional surgery.

Eddie,

Are you sure that it will be that expensive to get from Ireland to Paris? I don't know which part of Ireland you are from, but there are lots of budget airlines these days and if you get a really early morning flight, then I am sure you could go there, have the treatment and come back the same day. I think if there is any possible way you can get yourself to Paris, it will be well worthwhile. Believe me, having experienced both surgery and NA, I would go for NA every time.

I must admit Florida sounds a great option; I have been there on a few holidays, and what a wonderful place it is! A shame it is expensive to get there as Dr Eaton sounds absolutely wonderful and totally committed to his patients.

Good luck!

Heya again.
Well the thing is i live alone and do not have a stable income to pay for the NA or the trip to Paris. Belgium would also cause the same problems.

I have a medical card which i do not think will cover the flights to Paris or Belgium to fix my hand.

Again i have the Orthopiedic meeting this thursday on which i will be given the option on what i am to do.

It is getting to a stage where i need tjos dealt with ASAP it is interfearing in my life to much.

Again i cant thank you enough for your support and hope you can give me a reply as soon as you can.

Eddie,

Here is what the Surgeon will likely say:

A) NA? What's that? Surgery is the only proven approach to deal with Dups.

B) Yes, I've hear about NA......But..... Surgery is the only proven approach to deal with Dups.

What we have here is essentially Broken Record syndrome. If you can't afford to travel for NA and your health coverage will cover surgery, then do the surgery. Thousands have before you. You'll live. It's not the end of the world. However, I've had one surgery, so if I were in your shoes I'd stop at nothing to get to Paris or Belgium.

God Speed

Randy