Hello everyone,

I visit this forum often, but post infrequently. This conversation compelled me to contribute. Dr. Denkler performed NA on my right hand (middle and small finger 40 degree PIP contractions) in October and November of 2005. Dr. Eaton performed the same prodedure in May 2004. IMHO, Dr. Denkler should consider visiting Paris this May/June to attend the French Open, at Roland Garros (he plays tennis, as do I), but not necessarily to receive instruction from the Lariboisiere teaching hospital. In fact, they might learn a more aggressive technique from him.

Dr. Eaton is French trained, relieved my contractions, and provided the relief I expected. And he's a great guy. We had a great time in Florida, and Key West became one of my favorite places. Within a year, I knew I needed a do-over. I discovered Dr. Denkler here, on this taken-for-granted, wonderful, Biospecifics dups forum.

The results:

1. Dr. Denkler's technique is more agressive than Dr. Eaton's. More incisions, more cutting/sawing/bending/stretching/breaking.

2. Less pain/blood. Using a unique cocktail of local anesthetics and epinephrine, my hand was blissfully unaware of the procedings.

3. 15 weeks later, still early, I know, my hand opens as it did 15 weeks ago, driving away from Larkspur up to Napa.

I'm praying that I don't have another recurrence. So far, so good. But if I do, I'll call Dr. Denkler

Just adding, if I am not mistaken, Dr Denkler did go over to Paris recently for the "training", either Dec or Jan?

Frances? RandyH? I know you know!!! :)

I have been treated once each by Dr. Eaton and Dr. Lermusiaux. Both were very professional and I was pleased with the results. Dr. Lermusiaux was probably a little more aggressive. His experience was apparent ... like the highest order of the Teppan Chef. I think his eyes could easily have been closed during the procedure. I'm a Californian so I will probably meet Dr. Denkler next... not in a hurry though. Dr. Lermusiaux's attempt seems to be holding. He also cut cords on my feet, which I believe Dr Denkler will also do if appropriate. Dr. Lermusiaux prescribed colchinine for 90 days for plantar fibromatosis, which seems to have been halted as well. What amazing options we have compared to only 24 months ago.