Dupuytren's contracture

It runs in my family, but luckily for me I’ve escaped it. My brother and one sister both have it, but haven’t needed surgery yet. My mum has had surgery three times on her right hand and twice on her left, and then moved on to injections. She always felt the surgery was worthwhile, and the recovery period only a minor inconvenience, so I know she would say go for it.

I have it in both hands. Only two fingers on one hand and the thumbs unaffected. My little fingers are the most badly affected. I manage ok and haven’t considered surgery because of the obvious inconvenience afterwards.

My mother had surgery for Dupuytrens , in her 70’s, and it worked for about 5 years but then it contracted again.

The same happened to my brother he was in his 60’s and his contracted again but he also grew a lot of scar tissue on his palm.

I have it mildly on the ring finger of my right hand, at present it is not too bad but I stretch it daily in the hopes of staving it off.

The problem is if you need the surgery you are left without a choice, you may have to bite the bullet.

Good luck.

Yes I had this procedure about 9 years ago. My finger wasn’t as bad as yours sounds.
When I had it done they put a sling on my arm which I wasn’t prepared for or didn’t realise. I think I had this for about 2 weeks. Obviously this curtailed things somewhat mainly showering etc. I don’t drive so can’t comment on that.
Hope it all goes well.

No experience of it but I recently read that Bill Nighy has the condition. I wish you luck with the injections.