Hello, thanks for allowing me to join!

My husband had surgery for lumps on the bottom of one foot that recurred, and when they operated a second time the doctor removed all of the facia in the arch of his foot - it was a rough surgery, with a long recovery. Lumps occurred in the other foot, and he had a less invasive surgery to remove those last summer, but I honestly expect them to grow back. I suggested that it might be Ledderhose, due to others in his family with similar problems. (He is of German descent.) Two podiatrists said the nodes were of a type consistent with Ledderhose, but that it didn't prove that he actually HAS Ledderhose. (??)

It has moved to his hands. Now, he has very similar and fast-growing lumps that have appeared in the base joints of 2 fingers of his right hand (middle and ring). He also appears to have knuckle pads on the backs of several fingers (both hands).

I have suggested to both his family doctor and his podiatrist that this might be Dupuytren, and related to his foot issues, but they don't seem to be aware of the syndrome at all. So... I guess my questions are:
1. What type of specialist should we be asking to see? Hand surgeon? Orthopedist?
2. Does anyone have a recommendation for a doctor in Ohio?

I have used dr Avery froimson from the Cleveland clinic. He performed na on me. I was very pleased

Dr Lacey at university hospital. Also does na. He made the initial diagnosis for me. I used dr froimson for the na based on this site, but dr Lacey has an excellent reputation.