Dupuytrens Contracture?
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Apparently also known as the Vikings Disease - are there any sufferers on here? how does it affect you?
I have been regularly lifting weights now for around 18 months and have recently noticed a lump in the palm of my hand which I believe to be the start of Dupuytrens (I understand that collagen builds up around the tendons which eventually causes the ring and little fingers to bend in towards the palm) - some internetting suggests that it is quite common among gym people and there seems to be a fair few on here?
I have been regularly lifting weights now for around 18 months and have recently noticed a lump in the palm of my hand which I believe to be the start of Dupuytrens (I understand that collagen builds up around the tendons which eventually causes the ring and little fingers to bend in towards the palm) - some internetting suggests that it is quite common among gym people and there seems to be a fair few on here?
My father in law has it in both hands he is in his 70's. He has had multiple surgeries easily 10 plus, usually once every year to 18 months to release the fingers.
His hands are not in a good way in fact so bad he they removed two of his fingers as they were unusable and getting in the way.
I understand most people however have it nowhere near as bad as this, his hand surgeon says his is by far the worst case he has ever seen by quite a long way and the surgeon is no spring chicken.
Get it checked out by a pro
Good Luck
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I've got it , doctor told me hereditary and linked to manual work , both correct in my case . It ranges from mildly uncomfortable sometimes when working to very sore when I catch it on something by accident . It doesn't bother me that much and the doc did say to live with it if I could as he reckoned they could only cut it a couple of times .
That said I'm going to get it checked out by a specialist later this year , I did see a tv programme where they injected a guys hand then straightened it out after a week along with a crack and pop noise !
I do find it useful to hook my little finger under the bottom of a pint glass to stop it slipping straight through my hand when I'm drunk !
That said I'm going to get it checked out by a specialist later this year , I did see a tv programme where they injected a guys hand then straightened it out after a week along with a crack and pop noise !
I do find it useful to hook my little finger under the bottom of a pint glass to stop it slipping straight through my hand when I'm drunk !
Dupuytren's disease is thickening of the palmar fascia and doesn't affect the tendons of the hand. The fascia becomes thickened and contracts, gradually pulling the finger in.
It is always worth getting it checked out and surgery can be necessary. The injection is made up of an enzyme (collagenase) that degrades the collagen in the Dupuytren's cords weakening them and allowing them to be snapped - it isn't suitable for everyone.
It is always worth getting it checked out and surgery can be necessary. The injection is made up of an enzyme (collagenase) that degrades the collagen in the Dupuytren's cords weakening them and allowing them to be snapped - it isn't suitable for everyone.
Thread resurrection.
Seems I have this. Lump formed in the palm of my hand when Covid started so it was low on list of seeing my NHS GP.
Second lump started soon after and I presumed a cyst but now my 3 outer fingers can't straighten, or rather I can straighten them but it's uncomfortable and I can feel the pulling.
Time to use my work private health cover so I had a video call with a GP yesterday and today have been given an appointment next week with a consultant at a nice little hospital in a leafy area with a car park that doesn't charge.
I'm impressed but it does seem there's not much they can do from what I have read.
Shame it's my right hand.
I'm hating getting old. Now have chronic tennis elbow in my left arm, this business in my right hand, a dorsal bunion and arthritic big toe in my left foot and a dodgy right knee.
Such a catch
Seems I have this. Lump formed in the palm of my hand when Covid started so it was low on list of seeing my NHS GP.
Second lump started soon after and I presumed a cyst but now my 3 outer fingers can't straighten, or rather I can straighten them but it's uncomfortable and I can feel the pulling.
Time to use my work private health cover so I had a video call with a GP yesterday and today have been given an appointment next week with a consultant at a nice little hospital in a leafy area with a car park that doesn't charge.
I'm impressed but it does seem there's not much they can do from what I have read.
Shame it's my right hand.
I'm hating getting old. Now have chronic tennis elbow in my left arm, this business in my right hand, a dorsal bunion and arthritic big toe in my left foot and a dodgy right knee.
Such a catch
I have it. It is a mild annoyance at present, but it is shortening my hand span, especially in my left hand, which is worrying as I play guitar.
At some point in the future I will stump up for the injection, as far as I am aware this is not available on the NHS. The other option is to wait until my fingers get to the NHS approved angle of severity, then have the operation. Neither of these is a permanent fix, and the operation generally leads to a loss of feeling and dexterity.
I’m hoping the guitar market is buoyant in a few years.
At some point in the future I will stump up for the injection, as far as I am aware this is not available on the NHS. The other option is to wait until my fingers get to the NHS approved angle of severity, then have the operation. Neither of these is a permanent fix, and the operation generally leads to a loss of feeling and dexterity.
I’m hoping the guitar market is buoyant in a few years.
My Mum has had this and has had a couple of operations but it seems to just come back. There isn't much information I can find on the net for the Xiaflex injections. It would be great if people could update the thread if they go down that route as it seems very straightforward compared to the surgery.
Hi, have this on both hands, left much worse
Left hand operated on in 2019 at Derby
Right hand benign at present,but cords thickening gradually.
The surgery can be performed without general anaesthetic, they froze my arm, was in and out in the day.
Previously a skin graft was recommended, but Derby's approach is to leave the open wound and let the holes reskin themselves
https://pulvertafthandcentre.org.uk/ were running a study with a university. This means they have several treatment centre geographical options.
After initial resistance from my GP, once these people said they would fund treatment, barriers were dropped. Took 15 months from initial consultation in Derby to surgery.
Well worth it
Left hand operated on in 2019 at Derby
Right hand benign at present,but cords thickening gradually.
The surgery can be performed without general anaesthetic, they froze my arm, was in and out in the day.
Previously a skin graft was recommended, but Derby's approach is to leave the open wound and let the holes reskin themselves
https://pulvertafthandcentre.org.uk/ were running a study with a university. This means they have several treatment centre geographical options.
After initial resistance from my GP, once these people said they would fund treatment, barriers were dropped. Took 15 months from initial consultation in Derby to surgery.
Well worth it
Edited by Regbuser on Sunday 9th May 10:14
I never got round to seeing the specialist, took a project on and really didn’t need to be stuck with an open wound and not able to use my hand then I left it and then COVID happened . Mines worse now but I’m only just starting to find it gets in the way now , and unfortunately I’ve now got another long term project on the go .
I manage to work around it ok but a friend of a friend that I’ve met had his operated on twice and it still contracted so he’s ended up getting the offending little finger removed !!! They took it off below the knuckle and shaped his hand to suit and he reckons he doesn’t miss it , apparently you’d never notice unless your actually counting fingers on strangers hands !
Just remember, according to Bart Simpson , chicks dig scars !
I manage to work around it ok but a friend of a friend that I’ve met had his operated on twice and it still contracted so he’s ended up getting the offending little finger removed !!! They took it off below the knuckle and shaped his hand to suit and he reckons he doesn’t miss it , apparently you’d never notice unless your actually counting fingers on strangers hands !
Just remember, according to Bart Simpson , chicks dig scars !
paulwirral said:
I do find it useful to hook my little finger under the bottom of a pint glass to stop it slipping straight through my hand when I'm drunk !
Ditto!Although my work isn't hands on, I do a lot of driving, and the hospital chafed me not to think of driving whilst it was still bandaged, or else my insurance would be invalid.
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