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01/02/2025 17:25
DCV
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01/02/2025 17:25
DCV
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Link between DD following trigger finger release; frozen shoulder; frozen knuckles after dog bite
A short summary of my recent medical history: --I had a trigger finger release in my right ring finger 3.5 months ago and it has apparently triggered (ha) DD in that finger. The incision site hardened into a nodule and I have visible cording in the palm with some (minimal) contracture. I have an in-person appointment with that surgeon in three weeks for a formal diagnosis but via telehealth he thinks this is what's happening. --I was attacked by a dog 9 months ago and had numerous crushing bites (but no fractures) to the knuckles of the ring finger and pinkie on my left hand. Despite nine months of 2x/week occupational therapy those fingers continue to have very limited range of motion. Everyone I've consulted is somewhat baffled by the severity of impairment compared to the severity of the injury. The fingers can be made to flex fully after a long session of therapy but two minutes later go back to being inflexible. --In 2020 I developed frozen shoulder after a fall. It did not resolve after six months of therapy and I ended up having surgery for it.
Am I right in thinking that these events are all connected and that for some reason I have a predisposition to fibrosis? And if so, what can I do with this information? I found a radiotherapy doctor (from your list) in my area and am working on getting an appointment with him but I'm equally concerned with the dog bite hand and wonder if your collective wisdom might point me in a useful direction for addressing both problems.
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01/02/2025 20:29
spanishbuddha Administrator
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01/02/2025 20:29
spanishbuddha Administrator
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Re: Link between DD following trigger finger release; frozen shoulder; frozen knuckles after dog bite
Hi DCV,
sorry to hear your news. Alas yes they are probably all linked. There is a more generalised version of Dupuytren's and Lederhose just research 'fibrosis', that can occur in just about any part of the body, internal organs can be affected as well as the external extremities. Maybe you are susceptible to that? Do you know your family history? What to do about it is a good question. Inflammation is mooted as a probable cause along with genetics. Have you observed any other links between, let's say, diet or drugs, or supplements, or activities that lead to signs or possible symptoms? The BDS does have a page on DD risk factors that may help get you started. https://dupuytrens-society.org.uk/information/risk-factors/
Best wishes SB
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