Thanks for starting a new segment on this topic. I posted my story of the combination procedure and told Dr. D it was fine with me for him to comment. You can compare my report from the patient's point of view to his more technical comments but I think I described the procedure accurately.

Its now 10 days since the procedure and I am doing exercises to keep the result and return to full flexion which Dr. D says will happen. I have returned to my work as a ceramic artist with a band aid on the incision and a latex glove to keep it clean. As mentioned in the other post, I have pictures that I will share if anyone wants and will report future status. I have asked Dr. D about imquimod and he says later after I am fully healed. He mentioned it is expensive.

This is a follow up on the "combination procedure" performed by Dr, Denkler on my pinkie 3 weeks ago. The disolving stitches are gone and there is a very small scab area on a section of the incision. a little dead skin is flaking off with nice new skin underneath. I can see its going to be a lot better than before this procedure where there was some pretty significant scarring. Having a surgeon trained in plastic surgery and minimizing scarring is sure a good think for a person who has had prior surgeries.

I am working the pip joint with recomended excercises many times per day. Also use a night splint left over from prior surgery. May need a follow up cortisone shot and Dr. D will prescribe imiquimod. Pinkie is bent only 10- 15 degrees now. A good result indeed.