Needle Aponeurotomy: An Alternative to Surgery for Dupuytren's Disease

[@wstagner]

Thank you Dr. Vitale for this informative video. It took 20 years but thanks to open-minded doctors like you and Dr. Eaton we have many NA practitioners here in the USA now. Fortunately for those of us afflicted with this disease Dr. Eaton was willing to listen to what I had to say when I introduced him to the N/A procedure around the turn of the century. I learned about it from the now retired Dr. Badois in France. He performed NA on me twice and I began my quest to bring it to the USA. Kudos to you for what you are doing, sir.

[@LarryWestfall]

Excellent explanation. Had the needle procedure done about 3 weeks ago on my left hand little finger. After the local anesthetic, it was painless.

[@phillipbarry166]

Excellant video and review of treatments

[@vickiingram4743]

I had needling done 3 wks ago and my fingers are still numb, finger is already contracting back. If I could have a do-over, I wouldn't have done it. I so regret having it done. I should have just left it as it was, at least I could use my hand and wasn't in pain.

[@aloharick100]

Thank you Dr Vitale. Does light stretching of the hand with the disease help delay or accelerate the symptoms ? I am In the early stages (pinky and ring finger) and want to stretch mine in hopes it slows down the curling of the fingers.

[@KeithBible]

How painful is the “break “?

[@philipketchell8369]

Needling does not work, neither does massage or splint...operation is the only way.

[@mal15102]

I can't imagine you watched the whole video.