Dupuytren's contracture

I had Dupuytren's Contracture on both hands. Since I only wanted surgery on one hand at a time I had the right done first. Below is a picture of the finished surgery.


When I went back for my left hand the orthopedic surgeon informed me that the FDA had approved a new procedure that did not involve surgery.I opted for the new procedure and not only was it 100 times easier than surgery but actually turned out better.Below is a description of the procedure from Mayo Clinic website.

Enzyme injections
Injecting a type of enzyme into the taut cord in your palm can soften and weaken it — allowing your doctor to later manipulate your hand in an attempt to break the cord and straighten your fingers. The FDA has approved collagenase Clostridium histolyticum (Xiaflex) for this purpose. The advantages and disadvantages of the enzyme injection are similar to needling.

Both bicycles and motorcycles

According to the literature from the surgeon, it is believed to be hereditary, affecting mostly those of North European descent. Also it can affect other body parts than just fingers.

Handlebar? As in bicyclist? If so...me too! I wish you a speedy recovery.

I've had operations in both hands over the course of 20 years. My parents had the problem. It is not supposed to be hereditary but ours certainly was. Once healed do pushups to keep the tendons stretched.