I've got it in both arms more prominent in my left even though I'm right handed. I don't have Dupuytrens although I've got nodules in both hands and a very slight curving of my left little finger.I forgot to put I'm reasonably ok on slopers
Grade wise E5,7c and ft7b also I've climbed on and off for 40 years plus.
Well just to be awkward (or idiotic) I'm not sure if I have it or not. There's a raised tendon when I do the test, but it's distinctly to the thumb side of central, and seems to connect to the base of the thumb. Any thoughts?Same for me. Judging by this
better than OK on slopersFixed that for you ;)
I have it on my left arm. No dupuytrens....and 9a
I tend to be better on slopers. Climb 8A+
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I seem to have it on the right hand and not the left.
Don't I have DC but looking at my left hand the tendon going to the little finger is a bit more pronounced and you can feel it under the skin a lot more prominently than with the other hand.
Deffo stronger crimped on left hand and have been for about 10 years.
I have it in the right arm only. (...) The interesting thing which i'm wondering now if it could possibly be related and i could never figure out why, is that i'm way stronger with my left hand on crimps/half crimps
Abstract
The palmaris longus tendon is the most frequently harvested tendon for reconstructive plastic and hand surgical procedures. A question patients often ask is whether loss of the palmaris longus will result in any functional deficit. In order to answer this question, the presence or absence of the palmaris longus muscle was clinically determined in 418 normal Asian subjects. All subjects also had their grip and pinch strengths measured. No statistically significant difference was seen in the grip or pinch strength measurements between subjects who had a palmaris longus tendon and those who did not. This study demonstrates that absence of the palmaris longus is not associated with a decrease of grip or pinch strength.
Feel any better? :)
| Absent | Present | |
| Right Hand Grip strength (kg) | n = 12 | n = 406 |
| Mean (SD) | 35 (12) | 30 (12) |
| Median | 31 | 28 |
| Range* | 21-53 | 6-63 |
| Right Hand Pinch strength (kg) | n = 12 | n = 406 |
| Mean (SD) | 8 (3) | 7 (2) |
| Median | 7 | 7 |
| Range* | 4-12 | 2-14 |
| Right Hand Grip strength (kg) | n = 19 | n = 399 |
| Mean (SD) | 26 (11) | 18 (10) |
| Median | 25 | 26 |
| Range* | 9-49 | 5-64 |
| Right Hand Pinch strength (kg) | n = 19 | n = 399 |
| Mean (SD) | 7 (2) | 7 (2) |
| Median | 6 | 7 |
| Range* | 4-10 | 2-14 |
I'm interested to know whether it is more commonly found in top level climbers as I think it may confer benefit when climbing on slopers.
Since originally checking for Dupuytren's contracture in February this year, and confirming that nothing was present, I noticed a month ago that I now actually have an obvious nodule in my left hand. Furthermore it hurts about 2/10 if I apply pressure on it.
Following a very brief google of Dupuytren's contracture, I am now somewhat grossed out by the pictures and the concept of it :'( and was wondering if I'll ever realise my dream of climbing 8C :boohoo:
Considering a number of people on here seem to have said nodules, can someone please tell me whether I'm being theatrical, and that 8C is just a number (and letter) anyway :jab: