I appear to have Dupytrens which is affecting my knuckles - they are swolen etc I am having corrective surgery next week. My brother also suffers with it in his palms and feet as does my father. I don't really know alot about it though - can anyone explain a little more to me.... ;o) cheers

Clare,

When you say you have DC in your knuckles do you mean knuckle pads or nodules on tendon under the knuckle?? I do have DC under my knuckles w/ nodules on tendon that spirals down my fingers. I have had surgery twice this year already on the same finger it returned within months after the first surgery. It did lock up my knuckle and had to have a knuckle release with ligaments re-done.. I have been told NA is not a option for me because of the location of the DC.. I have had a lot of swelling and fever in my hand since the last surgery. I am 37 years old
J Ann

J Ann, I also suffer with nodules on the tendons under and through my knuckles. At first the doctor didn't think that was what it was so he did exploratory surgery on one knuckle, my middle finger on my right hand, and had also had a tumor, d/c removed from the palm of the same hand. The nodule in the knuckle came back d/c which the doctor was very surprised about. He also said at the time the cords were forming from the tumors in my palm growing towards my fingers. That surgery was four years ago, and my hands have gotten worse. I have numerous nodules in my palms, in every knuckle(the middle knuckle) of each finger, and also have cords going into two fingers and my thumb. I am ready to have surgery done to correct/replace the knuckles, and to remove the fascia.

Hi Peggy
I may be confused here, are you saying that your DC is growing from the palm side of the knuckle, through the joint (ie inside the joint), and up to the pad - the topside? Or is it like an envelope around the outside of the knuckle?
It's just that I've never heard of DC growing in joints.

Joann - I also have knuckle pads from DC, and Have had NA with Dr Eaton. Spiral cords in pointer and middle fingers of both hands, as well as cords in palm. Palmar cords were not touched - but spiral cords in fingers NA'd 3X with great results. Knuckle pads (Called Garrod's pads) still there, but not a problem. Perhaps you should send pics to Dr Eaton?