Anyone here had collagen injections for Dupuytrens Contracture?

[john14_18]

I had surgery on my bottom three fingers on my left hand in 2006 for Dupuytrens and it turned out to be a disaster. I now have it progressing pretty fast in my ring finger on my right hand. I have been hearing about collagen injections now that seem to work pretty well and wondering if anyone has tried them. Surgeon quoted $7000 per injection and may need 2 or 3 injections over period of time. Insurance will cover 80% but still a nice little copay. For those of you not familiar with it, it is an inherent disease, mainly affects white males over 40 of Scandinavian descent and only hits every 3rd generation. Also, no one knows what causes it, there is no cure for it and will usually return within 5 years even after surgery. About like winning the lottery, only a lot more disappointing.

 

[Tom Beavert]

I had 'work' done on both hands. surgery on 3 fingers on left hand, the Doc perforated tendons on small and ring fingers on right. All came out well.
All done at Mayo Scottsdale AZ.
Good luck whatever you choose.
Tom B.

 

[JohnK]

I also would like first hand opinions.

I have dupuytrens on both hands, little finger, and ring finger.

Four surgeries, needle aponeurotomy, three successful, one not. All problems returned within a couple of years.

I did NOT know how expensive the injections were. I am astonished at the nonsurgical costs.

 

[Beemer-mark]

I had surgery on my bottom three fingers on my left hand in 2006 for Dupuytrens and it turned out to be a disaster. I now have it progressing pretty fast in my ring finger on my right hand. I have been hearing about collagen injections now that seem to work pretty well and wondering if anyone has tried them. Surgeon quoted $7000 per injection and may need 2 or 3 injections over period of time. Insurance will cover 80% but still a nice little copay. For those of you not familiar with it, it is an inherent disease, mainly affects white males over 40 of Scandinavian descent and only hits every 3rd generation. Also, no one knows what causes it, there is no cure for it and will usually return within 5 years even after surgery. About like winning the lottery, only a lot more disappointing.

I have it on one finger but haven't see a doctor about it yet. What went wrong with the surgeries?

 

[john14_18]

Incisions on all three fingers started at first joint of finger, came all the down center of fingers to top of palm. Incision then started at top of palm and went to wrist. 41 stitches total.
Several nerves cut. Fingers were straight for awhile after surgery and started to bend back down shortly there after because of the way she stitched incisions. 2 weeks of unbearable pain because of severed nerves and 7 months of useless physical therapy, bottom 3 fingers are locked in 90 degree position. Cannot bend up but thankful I can bend down and grasp things. IMHO I would suggest anything but surgery.

 

[Tom Beavert]

John,
Bummer Dude, sounds like you had a surgeon with no clue! For anyone with this starting, place palms together, fingers matched, bend palms back to stretch tendons. Go till it hurts, then hold it. Works for me, don't try without your Dr.s ok.
Be well all
Tom B.