I am really trying to figure out if I have DD. I am atypical - 48 yr old woman of italian and eastern european descent. I fractured my wrist 4 months ago. I had internal fixation and a cast on for 5 weeks. About a week after it came off, I noticed a small lump in the middle of my left palm and a small tiny bump on the inside joint of my index finger. The hand doctor thought it was DP possibly. 6 weeks later, after examining he now thinks I don't have it. My fingers are not curling but they kind of feel sort of achy. The Dr. pressed my hand in several places. Since that didn't hurt, nor any numbness or tingling, he does not think I have it and is sorry he mentioned it. He thinks my fingers may feel funny due to the cast. But, I kind of find that hard to believe.
What are some of the other symptoms? Has anyone had an MRI for an accurate diagnosis? Anyone have similar occurances? I thought it had to be related to my accident, just too coincidental. The doctor said no, but after reading information here, I see it is possible. I know I just have to watch it and stages are different for everyone. Any advice is greatly appreciated. Good luck and health to all!

any with dup have lumps on top of hand? this one moves about an inch or more when i bend my ring finger. already have lumps in palm, diagnosed as dup.

That's what i'm thinking, i have heard of those kind...ganglion...watching to see how large it might get before asking someone to slam it. Thanks :D

Yes, Dr. William Bourland is a very fine hand doctor. I am very happy that more doctors are using NA to release Dupuytren's contractures.