I found this thread by JoeBob from a few years back and thought i would add some depth.
https://forums.pelicanparts.com/off-topic-discussions/1088876-who-has-dupuytren-s-contracture.html
I had mine fixed 11/18/2024. It started about five or six years ago with a knot in the palm of my left hand. At first not painful. Over the years I would forcibly straighten it whenever I thought about it. Excruciating pain! It had gotten so bad up until recently that I could no longer straighten it no matter what I tried. I am a mechanic for a living so my hands are my livlyhood.
I researched and talked to several people (doctors) about it. There were basically two options. 1. Needling it to break up the tissues with no gaurantee of having a straight pinky. Or 2. Surgery. I chose surgery. Not sorry about it.
My right hand has the beginning signs as well but I am not too worried about it. I now know what to expect.
I hope this helps anyone else who has this to make the right decision.
