I did a search and didn't see any answer on this, so here goes.

I am suppose to see a podiatrist for orthotics next. Of course my insurance doesn't cover them and they will cost about $400. A pretty big dent in my pocketbook!

I have in both feet and the lumps seems to be actively growing as of late. So my first question would be, if I got orthotics wouldn't I have to get new ones every time the size increases?

Secondly, can anyone tell me if they are worth the money? My experience right now, is a pretty considerable amount of discomfort with LD. Sometimes walking is difficult.)

I would appreciate any opinions before I make the appt. and shell out that kind of money.

Thanks!

Hi Australia Calling. I was diagnosed back in 2000 with a lump in the arch. Saw a hand specialist who advised it was a form of Dupuytrens and to do nothing.He was against and sort of foot surgery. I have high arched insteps and saw a podiatrist, who ordered and fitted orthodics. They had to be worn with lace up shoes and not slip in elastic type shoes. It was fine until I went to Germany in late 2007 to see Prof Seegenschmiedt about my hands.(Dupuytrens ) I had radiotherapy treatment on both feet for Ledderhose . By the second treatment the orthodics caused me discomfort in the radiated area as the nodules and cord were changing. On my next visit in consultation with the Prof. he suggested it was no longer of any benifit to wear the orthodics as my feet were normallizing with the cord reduced in size and the nodule could not be felt unless the foot was stressed. The first thing I was advised was to buy good quality shoes with thick cushion type inner soles. When I returned to Australia ,the podiotrist fitted a thin dense rubber product under the innersol and heel area. It was like walking on air.My feet continue to improve. The Prof. recommended the Nike Free walking/running shoes which the makers say are the same as walking bare feet. They are excellent.
Finally I would investigate Low dose Radiotherapy for the Ledderhose and hopefully stop the disease.

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BTW his name is Denkler. You find his address on http://www.dupuytren-online.info/NA_list_North_America.html.

Wolfgang

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Thanks Linda B and Newman for your input! I am going to research Dr. Dinkler. I have knuckle pads as well. ...

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I have nodules on the arch of both feet. My podiatrist did not recommend orthodics just a pair of good runners. After wearing New Balance basic stabilising shoes which would only last 3 months at a time before I had to buy a new pair ( eventually caused pain up my legs and feet), I was fitted at a New Balance store in Sarasota by a trained salesperson with the top end New Balance stabilizer with a roller bar and inner soles to address my high arches. I now can only wear these shoes at all times.
I did see a chiropidist who fitted my with the rubber inner soles. I wore through these in two days.

golfwilson