How a Dupuytren's Contracture Splint Helps!

[@barba7741]

I went to a hand specialist, who did not tell me about prevention methods. Just said, 'we can't do anything until it progresses to need surgery'. People need to know this information!!! Thank You.

[@gg00777]

I was also told the same thing from a doctor in 2019 when I noticed a very small lump that suddenly came out of nowhere in my left palm, She told me to come back when my fingers are bent. I was so devastated to even find out that I have this condition.

[@barba7741]

I ordered the splint, have not used it, it seems too restrictive and uncomfortable. At night, I try to place my hands in a position so that they are open, but with flexibility. I have a whole routine that I do. I wear protective 'mitts, that protect the hands, and help to keep it moisturized. I frequently apply oils like olive or avocado oils, along with lecithin, that helps to absorb the oils. I use a magnesium lotion. I frequently stretch the fingers and exercise my hands throughout the day. So far, I am keeping ahead of it. It have it in the 3rd and 4th fingers of both hands.

[@gg00777]

@@barba7741 Thank you so much for the feedback, It's very helpful for me as I'm at the beginning of this, I have it horizontal on my left hand and now it's progressing vertically towards my little finger and index, but at a very fast pace, I feel pain with this even though they say it shouldn't hurt. I actually feel at this stage I need a splint at night because my hand hurts so bad when I wake up in the morning. I hope you're okay, Having this in both hands must be so stressful. I wish you blessings and health

[@barba7741]

@@gg00777 I have occasional pain too, but not upon waking. Sometimes I have itching, mostly when something new is coming up. Massaging the hands helps with the pain. I wear the 'mitts' most of the time, especially at night. It helps to keep it moist, and protected. I have made some of these 'mitts' out of the tops of old socks. Takes a bit of sewing. I also have found some online, 'fingerless gloves', or 'UV hand protectors'. The mitts really help. It helps to keep the nodules from getting bumped all the time. Also, I wear kitchen gloves when doing dishes or cleaning, etc. When doctors say it doesn't hurt, they mean it doesn't hurt them.

[@barba7741]

It sounds sort of silly, but when sitting down, or laying down, put your hands under your thighs, so that the hand is open, but relaxed. Find a comfortable spot and rest for a while that way. Skin contact seems to be comforting. Also heat is comforting. I hope that helps. I would like to find a doctor that would be interested in tracking my progress with this, maybe offering support. I know a few people who have this. So I try to be supportive. Let me know if any of this helps.

[@kilogram064]

I'm 58 and this became very noticeable in my 40s it went untreated for many years I finally went in and had the enzyme treatment I have been sleeping in a splint to keep my fingers extended. I have been massaging my hand and do stretches and exercises to keep them straight but at the same time mobile.

[@guysmiley6152]

So strange...i just met someone last night after a surgical intervention for this exact thing. I was a little upset he could have prevented the progression of the problem to this point. His medical doctor had not sent him for therapy or anything and was so bad it was 50% flexed at best. His dermatologist noticed and sent him to his plastic surgery colleague down the hall for an in office procedure. Followed up with the brace you showed in the video. Early care is best. Thanks for all of your videos.

[@OrthoEvalPal]

You are welcome! If the Dupuytren's is too far advanced, surgery is the only thing that will help

[@markanthony9112]

Dupuytren's contracture 😢in 2016 I had an operation to release my little finger because it started to bend into the Palm of my hand after the op and removal of dressing I realised that my hand yes hand not little finger was very stiff and was impossible to close and open my hand plus the little finger was now turning upwards in a curve 😢😢 ie my hand movent and grip are none existent,I lost my job and went through a rough time so if anyone can avoid surgery by doing hand movements go 4 it and good luck

[@Dodgerzden]

I started being affected in my late 30s when the middle finger of my left hand started closing gradually over the years and then the ring surpassed it to halfway shut until they both found a stopping point. And then in my 50s, the ring finger of my right hand completely closed practically overnight. In fact, I didn't even notice until one day I tried to put on gloves. Now it's kind of embarrassing to shake someone's hand using only 2 fingers. They are too far gone to be able to fit a splint.

[@debbieparker3691]

I'm so sorry and I wish you the very best to come❤

[@DragonFly-hk1sj]

I also have this problem

[@Dinadino994]

I developed dupytrens via severed fingertip .. my chipped bone was missed on X-ray for almost a year . In the meantime my full hand contracted . 3 years on I’m having to deal with it myself .

[@jeannep2631]

Hi I'm in Australia there doesn't seem to be anywhere to go except a surgeon my fingers arnt bent I have just been diagnosed with depuytren I have watched a few videos it looks like exercises and massages is the best way to go thank you

[@RitaBRuby]

No, you can actually make it worse by doing that.

[@johnsizemore1666]

Ive had this for years. I am 55. I do hand exercises. Very active but Ive had no movement issues. The nodules seems to be growing, and I can feel the strand grow outward towards my wrist. But so far 100 % mobility...When should I be worried? My doctor says when the movement is limited? also, what percentage of surgeries cause damages to nerves..?

[@ArnoldClarke]

Carnivore cures sit.

[@Ramon314]

A very low percentage. Be sure to get the surgery done by a hand specialist, and preferably someone who specializes in dupuytren's contractions.

[@terencehennegan1439]

Thank you on explaining this. I’ve recently had the needle treatment for my ring finger, it’s turned out well but I wasn’t given a splint until 14 days after. Should the splint be used earlier for better results ?.. also will it still help to start using it after the 14 days ?

[@joannfleming991]

Do you have one that helps with the thumb? Me thumb is really in bad shape

[@mercywairimu3277]

My son 2yrs old had digit separation surgery on his middle and ring finger 2mnths ago. As he healed the fingers became bent towards the palm and we were told he needed surgery to fix the flexion issue. Now my question is will the fingers be completely straight like before?? How long after surgery can we use the splint? I really don't want to have a repeat of this 😢😢

[@kerryevans2038]

Splints did no thelp me.Cost a lot of funds at hand clinic.Seems it got worse after using them.Massage with magnesium cream helped with the pain

[@MJ-sj9ho]

Hey Thank you great info!!!!

[@evelynskadburg2233]

I like to crochet, is that not recommend to do it?

[@lillianbrand1728]

I crochet daily for many hours, and have been an avid crocheter and knitter for 60 years. I have just recently noticed a bunching and hardening in the palm of my right hand, and yes, I have this condition, too. I just noticed it about 6 months ago, and thought it was because I hold my hook like a knife. I am devastated, crochet is my life!!! My strategy is.. I am going to buy a splint to straighten out the ring and middle finger and wear it when I go to bed and cut down the hours of crochet I do per day. And gentle exercises of stretching too.

[@noohoozfurra]

Excellent, informative video. Thank you, sir... 👃

[@OrthoEvalPal]

Glad it was helpful!

[@krisalan5327]

10 years ago my doctor sent me to a "specialist" for my hand. The specialist said "I have watched a video on the surgery I can give it a try." I got up and walked out, now my finger is at like 30 degrees and would require surgery

[@krisalan5327]

@@user-mx3kh8rj1t or at the least he has watched some more surgery videos lol

[@johnblasiak2499]

Had a splint fitted at the hospital this morning this evening I can’t remember how to put the bloody thing on

[@danagratias3140]

It’s not tendons. It’s the fascia that makes up the nodules.

[@RitaBRuby]

You're correct.

[@danagratias3140]

So what about the other two fingers. I have it with almost all of my fingers.

[@donna-mariebroomfield4584]

I thought it was an issue with the fascia in the palm of the hands - not the tendons?

[@OrthoEvalPal]

Yes, it all scars to the fascia

[@dougandjenniferreed5395]

Where can I get the splint you advised on u tube?

[@Ramon314]

It's not in the tendons

[@riebug]

Is it common to get a " trigger finger" on the affected finger. If I br8ng my finger into a curl where it wants to be, it will lock. It is super painful when I straighten it, and there's a pop. I also have RA, so I'm not sure if it's that or my contracture.

[@OrthoEvalPal]

Definitely something to see a hand surgeon about.

[@riebug]

@@OrthoEvalPal Thank you

[@zillyg21]

I had trigger finger on my left hand ring finger and had surgery in Jan 2022. The finger became infected in Mar 2022 due to the removal of stitches and I spent 1 wk in hospital and the infection was clearing up with IV antibiotics. No further surgery just 1 more wk of oral antibiotics prescribed when I was discharged from hospital. In August 2022 I visited the consultant as I was worried something was wrong. I suffer with keloids and felt that one was growing. I was told that everything was OK as they cannot grow on the palm. Over Xmas 2022 and into NY 2023 I knew something was wrong as I wasn’t able to flex the hand as normal. I had to wait 3 weeks to see the consultant and the ring finger had started to bend towards the palm and also losing feeling in the finger. I saw the consultant to be told I have Dupuytren contracture and that an operation is necessary. I feel that this has been 1) fast acting and 2) I couldn’t carry out any of the exercises as I suffered a severe right sided stroke 12yrs ago. I am going to need corrective surgery but have been told that even with this the Dupuytrens could reoccur in the future. This surgery is planned to go ahead at the beginning of Sept, or maybe slightly earlier as I have been bumped up the list due to my disability. I live in the UK and cannot afford private medicine/surgery so have to rely on the NHS, which I am ok about, I just don’t want to debilitate any further as I’m already finding it increasingly difficult to steer my powered wheelchair among other things e.g. peeling vegetables, carrying what were normal weights (pans to the stove) but now are not as I cannot use my full hand, ironing, brushing both mine and my dogs hair.

[@riebug]

@Zillah Jacobs oh my goodness Zillah. Have you talked to them about injections? I read there's an injection now versus surgery that can be tried?

[@zillyg21]

@@riebug I had steroid injections. Here in the UK you should have a max of 3 and then surgery is the next option. Due to Covid I had 5 injections and then surgery, when ops were again being carried out as it’s not classed an emergency. I’m just not sure if having keloids (quite unusual for a Caucasian, I’m told) is in any way linked to getting Dupuytrens. It seemed that Dupuytrens seemed at one point in time to be a Caucasian affliction, but coloured people are coming forward with having it. So I don’t think it is based on race, just that more people (of any race) are coming forward.

[@scottgarvy]

Can this reverse it at all?

[@ArnoldClarke]

Yes

[@gowest5145]

How can it be reversed?

[@user-Qutaiba23j]

👍🏻👍🏻❤️

[@JDRichard]

I think you’re pronunciation of this disease is off

[@OrthoEvalPal]

Could be my accent.