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04/07/2005 23:33
Tommynot registered
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04/07/2005 23:33
Tommynot registered
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NA
I was diagnosed with Dupuytren's about 5 years ago by Dr. George Balfour, a hand surgeon in Van Nuys, CA . I had the NA procedure from Dr. Eaton on 2-11-05. A few weeks ago I sent a letter with the before/after pics to Dr. Balfour.
He responded that he has only a limited knowledge of NA but goes on the say, "Dr. Eaton is a pillar of the hand surgery community. I read his notes with interest repeatedly on the Hand Society list serve system. I wrote Dr. Eaton and asked him about this procedure. He replied that he was preparing his work for publication, but was not ready to encourage the hand community to use the technique until it was better defined and demonstrated.
I do thank you, once again, for your communication. I find it of great interest. Your pictures are very helpful. I am never too busy to learn something new or better".
George W. Balfour, M.D.
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04/07/2005 23:12
Michaelnot registered
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04/07/2005 23:12
Michaelnot registered
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NA plenty well defined
I think NA is plenty well defined and demonstrated: thousands of surgeries, decades of practice. I wonder why Eaton feels that way.
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04/07/2005 23:40
Butterfly hunternot registered
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04/07/2005 23:40
Butterfly hunternot registered
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Back from Florida
Dear Tommy,
Thank you so much for the post. It's wonderful to hear about a doctor who is openminded. I can understand Dr Eaton hesitance because of the severe criticism the doctors in Europe have received from the medical community surrounding NA - specifically it's lack of scientific evidence.
But once that study is published......there should be nothing holding the spread of NA back except for where to get trained- Pedigree.
Butterfly Enthusiast
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04/12/2005 23:31
Randy H. not registered
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04/12/2005 23:31
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Back from Florida
As I was lying on my back in Eaton’s “Right Hand Room” (He’s got two rooms) I interviewed him on a *lot* of issues, including his plan to educate the rest of his fellows about NA. He is preparing to formally present his clinical findings at the 2006 convention of CHS to those “interested”, not to the entire group. As we all know, no one is going to force feed NA on this group of esteemed gentlemen. But.....he will be loaded for bear, trust me. His record keeping is first rate, not like the French who are, as he put it, very “casual” in their approach. He has a lot of respect for the French, as they “got this whole thing started”, but he is taking NA to the next level. He is also well aware of what it will take to turn heads on *this* side of the Pond.
His staff are recording and compiling everything in detail. They are a well-trained team on a mission, make no mistake. And they know *exactly* what they are doing. For now French training is great, but when he can resolve the liability issues of training, he’ll train any qualified CHS who will come to Jupiter.
Frankly, he might just want his normal surgical practice back. But now that NA was summarily “dumped on his lap”, he will see it through. “It has to be done.” says Eaton. He’s a little amazed at how *this* little forum has given him this golden opportunity to make a difference. NA is so simple for him he’s *got* to be getting a little bored.
....Next.....Next.....Next....
However, I just know he’s enjoying the looks if satisfaction coming from his happy patients.
At present he doesn’t plan to publish without five years of follow up data. He feels such a publication would be of little effect. What is the rate of recurrence for instance? You just *know* that will be the $24,000 question. For now he will work with those CHS who are “interested”. Us creating some “buzz” with our surgeons will help. That’s *our* job. They may ignore *us*, but when they see Eaton’s name to be presenting on "NA", they might just go have a look see. He’ll be ready for them.
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04/12/2005 23:13
John B.not registered
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04/12/2005 23:13
John B.not registered
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skeptic
Does The Dr. Eaton people keep refering to have money interest or finance this forum? I saw his site E-Hand is at the home page at the head if this and PD site.
Need to know before I refer myself and brother we are both young and have had no intrusive hand or finger surgerys.
John & Jim
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04/12/2005 23:27
Senor Ultimonot registered
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04/12/2005 23:27
Senor Ultimonot registered
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cloning
Is this John B Gary/Sean? Also, the cause of my DC is my name, but hey what are you going to do?
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04/12/2005 23:58
jim hnot registered
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04/12/2005 23:58
jim hnot registered
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when doctors mess up, is that it?
No doubt you've all been hearing about how hospitals and clinics are offering more 'alternative' therapies because - as they put it - their customers want them. A lot of this is no doubt very hokey and questionable stuff, and has nothing in common with something like NA. But the point is - if it's safe, legal, and people will pay for it, the medical industry will try to make it available. Regardless of what some hand surgeons seem to want.
I think that in another 5 years this procedure will be common in the U.S.
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