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11/26/2007 21:29
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11/26/2007 21:29
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NA in Vancouver BC - another update on my left index finger
I'm passing this information along for anyone in the area who may be looking for a doctor to perform NA.
I had a consultation in Vancouver on Wednesday at the Specialist Referral Clinic and am scheduled for NA at the Cambie Surgical Clinic in Vancouver.
This procedure is now being offered at the clinic by Dr. Peter Gropper. Dr. Gropper performed several conventional surgeries on my hands in the 1980's. He is a highly skilled and respected hand surgeon, a member of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand, and Clinical Professor in the Department of Orthopedics at the University of British Columbia.
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12/12/2007 23:36
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12/12/2007 23:36
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Re: NA in Vancouver BC - another update on my left index finger
I would be interested in your particular problem, how it comes out and whether he takes USA citizens.
I'm in Seattle so Vancouver isn't too far. There is a hand surgeon in Tacoma (50 miles south) that does NA but only in the palm. I have it in my little finger, apparently a bit more difficult.
Fritz
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12/15/2007 17:47
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12/15/2007 17:47
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Re: NA in Vancouver BC - another update on my left index finger
I've just been to Toronto for a consult with Dr. Binhammer. Please report back on how this goes for you. It'd be great to have a closer to home option when the time comes for NA.
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12/27/2007 04:32
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12/27/2007 04:32
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Re: NA in Vancouver BC - another update on my left index finger
Sorry for the delay in responding. I had the NA on left index finger on Dec 5 at the Cambie Surgery Centre in Vancouver. As far as I am concerned, the procedure is great and I don't hesitate in recommending Dr. Gropper, who performed it.
Before the surgery, the PIP angle of the finger was about 65%. I would guess that the angle on the top of the finger is now about 20%, but on the underside of the finger it is less (some of the apparent angle on the upperside seems to be the result of some deformation of the knuckle).
As the dupuytren's was limited (since 1990) on that hand to the single finger, only that finger was done in the procedure. Four areas were NA'd: 2 between the palm and the PIP, and 2 above the PIP. When the remaining cord was snapped the finger straighted dramatically. The procedure only took about half an hour (although an hour was set aside for it).
Two days later I was able to start playing the guitar again, although there was still some swelling. 10 days later I returned to work (making cheese). There is still some tightness on extreme flexion, which I only notice when playing the guitar.
I have had 1 previousl z plasty on the left little finger and 3 on the right hand. In my opinion, the NA is superior as far as straightening the fingers goes: 1) hardly any down time 2) much less pain 3) straightening for me was actually more successfully that with conventional surgery (my other remaining affected fingers - right little finger is amputated - have greater angle)
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12/27/2007 04:38
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12/27/2007 04:38
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Re: NA in Vancouver BC - another update on my left index finger
About taking USA citizens: The Cambie Surgery Centre is private and as far as I know will take anyone who can pay.
One first has to make an appointment for a consultation at the Specialist Referral Clinic, which seems to be the conduit to the Surgery Centre.
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02/10/2008 21:00
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Re: NA in Vancouver BC - another update on my left index finger
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I would be interested in your particular problem, how it comes out and whether he takes USA citizens.
I'm in Seattle so Vancouver isn't too far. There is a hand surgeon in Tacoma (50 miles south) that does NA but only in the palm. I have it in my little finger, apparently a bit more difficult.
Fritz
Who is the doc in Tacoma that does NA. I would be greatful to have medical procedure done closer to home.
Carol Puyallup WA
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02/11/2008 08:44
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02/11/2008 08:44
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Re: NA in Vancouver BC - another update on my left index finger
Sue , Thank you for mentioning Dr Binhammer.. I live in the Toronto aera and thought the closest surgeon was in Montreal.. hoping you locate on closer to you
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02/27/2008 01:11
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02/27/2008 01:11
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Re: NA in Vancouver BC - another update on my left index finger
Hi there:
I have b een to Toronto 3 times for NA with Paul Binhammer. My disease is agressive and is right back to almost the palm in 3 months. I am curious about the Vancouver Doctor. How long has he done NA? Do you have a phne number for that special clinic you mention? I live in northern BC and Vancouver would be so much cheaper for me to go. Can you please email me privately with that information?
mdroberts@shaw.ca
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02/27/2008 01:14
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02/27/2008 01:14
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Re: NA in Vancouver BC - another update on my left index finger
If this was a private clinic, then BC Med didn't pick up your cost for the procedure, right? Can you share the cost for one finger straightening?
I have the same problem with a pinkie finger, PIP joint swollen and always sore, and prevents perfect straightening, but right now, it is only one inch away from the palm, in its bent position.
P;ease email me the phone number for that clinic?
mdroberts@shaw.ca
Edited at 27.02.08 07:01
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02/27/2008 05:06
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02/27/2008 05:06
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Re: NA in Vancouver BC - another update on my left index finger
The address is listed on http://www.dupuytren-online.info/NA_list_North_America.html
Quote: Hi there:
I have b een to Toronto 3 times for NA with Paul Binhammer. My disease is agressive and is right back to almost the palm in 3 months. I am curious about the Vancouver Doctor. How long has he done NA? Do you have a phne number for that special clinic you mention? I live in northern BC and Vancouver would be so much cheaper for me to go. Can you please email me privately with that information?
mdroberts@shaw.ca
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