I saw orthopedic doc today and he said that I had Dupuytren's Contracture taking place in my left hand thumb and index finger area. He said to try treating with Apercream or other cream 3 times a day and watch, but surgery would likely be required in future (even said it could be done now). I am right handed so the downtime would not be as bad as it could be, but having a hand with limited use is not desirable. I am going to wait until next year for sure at this time, but trying to find out more about it. It seems to be hereditary and younger brother had developed something similar on ring finger. Looking on line it seems to be fairly common but different from carpal tunnel that you hear about all the time. Anyone out there had similar and what did you do?