Anyone had a Dupuytren's Contracture repaired?

[giddyup]

I have had this condition in my right hand for many years, and from what I've read it's quite a complicated operation to fix the problem. Has anyone had the procedure done?

For those of you who don't know what a Dupuytren's Contracture is, please Google it, and no need to respond here with silly remarks.

[bodga]

A  good  customer of  mine had this done  in the UK 10 years  ago  but it failed miserably and gave no improvement, i  know  its  of  no  help they were in their 70's at the time.

[beachproperty]

I had a good friend of mine who had it. He went to Paris to have it operated on by a Doctor who did the first successful operations for it. I believe that doctor has died. Anywhere the condition returned after ten years.....had his protege then operate but not with the same success.

 

[Yorkshire Tea]

I had it corrected by needle aponeurotomy 4 years ago in Chiang Mai, but it slowly began to recur after 3 months.  Now as bad as before.  

[giddyup]

Just now, Yorkshire Tea said:

I had it corrected by needle aponeurotomy 4 years ago in Chiang Mai, but it slowly began to recur after 3 months.  Now as bad as before.  

Thanks. The general consensus is that even surgery may only be a temporary measure before the condition returns. Mine is hereditary, my father had it as well.

[Sheryl]

https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/932712-depuytrens-contracture/

https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/460743-dupuytrens-contracture/

 

The go to doc for this is Prof.Panupan Songcharoeb

 

Can be seen in Bangkok at:

Phyathai 2 hospital Sundays 9 - 11 Am  https://phyathai2international.com/doctor.php?pid=148&lang=en

Chao Phya Hospital Thursdays 6-7 PM  https://international.chaophya.com/inter/?doctors=prof-dr-panupan-songcharoen

Thonburi Hosopital one day a week, I think it was Tuesday evening, but call to check http://www.thonburihospitalkh.com/index.php/profile/prof-dr-panupan-songcharoen/

 

he can probably also be seen at Siriraj private wing   https://www.siphhospital.com/th/home

 

At any location, call ahead as he is sometimes abroad for conferences.

Steroid injection is often tried first before surgical intervention.

 

[Yorkshire Tea]

3 minutes ago, giddyup said:

Thanks. The general consensus is that even surgery may only be a temporary measure before the condition returns. Mine is hereditary, my father had it as well.

I didn't fancy the idea of full surgery, or the cost & chance of failure.  My procedure was about 5,000 baht, done at the doctor's clinic.

[simple1]

1 hour ago, giddyup said:

Thanks. The general consensus is that even surgery may only be a temporary measure before the condition returns. Mine is hereditary, my father had it as well.

I've had four operations over the past ten years. Keeps reoccurring in both hands in different places. Last time I had an operation was about three years ago, the specialist (in Australia) said next time should have needle aponeurotomy as will be become available under Medicare - his opinion was it's the best way to go as doesn't involve repeated surgery.

Edited October 3, 2020 by simple1

[izod10]

Maybe 10 years ago,right hand,just small criss cross scar near palm of hand,perfect,nothing came back.

[Seismic]

I have had Needle Aponeurotomy on both hands. To the best of my knowledge this is only performed in Chiang Mai by one doctor. The left hand is still good after 5 years with no recurrence. the right hand recurred in under a year and will require the procedure again. It is outpatient minimal invasive procedure that heals in days and costs 5000 baht. I Highly recommend this over the standard surgical procedure especially as recurrence can happen in both.

 

[TravelerEastWest]

On 8/22/2021 at 8:14 AM, Seismic said:

I have had Needle Aponeurotomy on both hands. To the best of my knowledge this is only performed in Chiang Mai by one doctor. The left hand is still good after 5 years with no recurrence. the right hand recurred in under a year and will require the procedure again. It is outpatient minimal invasive procedure that heals in days and costs 5000 baht. I Highly recommend this over the standard surgical procedure especially as recurrence can happen in both.

 

Dr Kanit started this in Chiang mai but there a few others doing it.

[Yorkshire Tea]

On 8/24/2021 at 12:50 PM, TravelerEastWest said:

Dr Kanit started this in Chiang mai but there a few others doing it.

Care to name them?

[TravelerEastWest]

7 minutes ago, Yorkshire Tea said:

Care to name them?

They are doctors taht Dr Kanit trained I think as he told me about them. It was several years ago so I don't remember their names.

 

You could ask Dr Kanit.

[Seismic]

On 10/3/2020 at 1:27 PM, giddyup said:

Thanks. The general consensus is that even surgery may only be a temporary measure before the condition returns. Mine is hereditary, my father had it as well.

It is 100% hereditary although it occasionally skips a generation. Every procedure currently available has a fairly high rate of regression unfortunately.