The source of medical information is critical; objectivity is essential. That’s one of the advantages of the UK’s NHS independent review process. Read their assessment of needle aponeurotomy:http://www.dupuytrenfoundation.org/DupPDFs/2004_NICE.pdf

Looking for ways to stop Dupuytren’s, it should be useful to look in reverse at factors which may start it, such as protease inhibitor drugs, as reported here: http://www.dupuytrenfoundation.org/DupPDFs/2002_Florence_1607.pdf

Dupuytren’s is not always painless. Sometimes, active areas itch and burn. This goes along with the finding of elevated levels of mast cells and nerve fibers containing substance P –