As the title states I’ve got bad hands and my hobbies include Rock Climbing, Piano, Golf, and Running. Suffice to say I can’t do shit.
This was a tricky operation as where the bend was is also where all the nerves and blood vessels are housed so there is risk of termination (loss of) the finger, loss of sensation, blood supply etc.
It was elective but the pros outweigh the risks for me with my hobbies and how they help me stay not sad.
Before. You can also see the scar from my first operation on the ring finger. As well as lots of flaky skin from climbing.
Absolutely, happy that people are curious as it can be quite rare if not from Northern Europe.
Here is a link to the NHS site giving more information about Dupytren’s Contracture.
Basically, extra tissue forms around your palmer fascia and causes it to thicken overtime and limits the range of motion for a given joint.
This is my second Fasciectomy, the first was around 15 years ago to release my ring finger on my left hand as it was flexed at around 65 degrees. This was a success and still have full movement over a decade later.
This latest one fascinated the surgeons as it’s incredibly rare to hit the pinky on the most distal joint. This joint was bent inwards at 95-100 degrees and was a real hindrance to falling when rock climbing as it would catch on a hold and could do severe damage.
Finally, on my right hand I have been able to feel a lump forming for about 8 years, but it’s a very slow process and so maybe another 10-15 years before noticeable loss of range of motion.
It originated in Viking country and this is most prevalent in Northern Europeans. And is passed down hereditary from my bio father.