Dupuytrens Contracture ("Vikings Disease") [View all]
Three weeks ago I had the Needle Aponeurotomy/Fasciotomy procedure at Central Jersey Hand Surgery Center. Top Notch surgeons! I'm doing great and consider that procedure a 100% success.
Dr. Atik was the 5th surgeon with whom I consulted because the 4 previous surgeons in Western New York all wanted to do the radical invasive procedure which would require a 6 week recovery along with Physical Therapy. I don't have the time for that and was interested in the least invasive technique.
Frankly, I don't think any of the NY surgeons had the experience or expertise. One orthopedic surgeon did not even recognize the name of Needle Aponeutomy, such that I had to write the name on a memo pad. That was a red flag! The Xiaflex alternative seems to be less precise and unpredictable.
=> The reason I'm posting this is my discovery of the Serrapeptase-Nattokinase enzyme tablet. After the surgical procedure, I began to use it, twice per day. I'm just amazed that after using the enzyme there seems to be a regression of Dup.C in my other hand! I've even sent the surgeon photos taken 18 months ago versus my hand from last week. Not sure if it affecting the hand that he worked on but I'm hoping it will retard progression of the disease.
My wish is that others with DupCont will relate their success and failure experiences on this site.
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