Originally Posted by Bill Robinson
I don't have that but I do have Flexor Teninitis (Trigger finger).
It is not as serious as Dupuytren's contracture but it is becoming a problem.
The pain is getting worse and so is the stiffness. I can't completely straighten out my middle finger of my left hand anymore and I have a Ganglion Cyst at the knuckle on the palm side. It gets stuck when I am playing guitar and I can't get to the next chord.
I have had the steroid injection. It helped for a few months but now it is back. It is starting to interfere with my chording on the guitar now. But that might not be such a bad thing. It gives me a good excuse for playing badly. smile

Surgery is indicated now. I just need to get it done before the finger develops a permanent bend.

Good luck with your surgery John. I'm sure you will do fine.


Wow Bill,,,,make sure you get with a hand specialist that has a great reputation. I will see if I can get a recommendation for you near your area from my hand doc. He's one of the best in the US. I'm just lucky to be near him, (a little over an hour away).

Thanks for your thoughts. (the funny one too, about the bad playing. I KNOW what you mean!

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