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Reviewer: Oui, 45-54 on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year
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Same contracture after 2 sessions
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Reviewer: Wade Blanton , 45-54 on Treatment for less than 1 month
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I am very happy with xiaflex my experience was better than I expected after reading these reviews. I had a 30 degree pinky and had one injection I experienced a little swelling on my had and bruising at the injection spot. 2 days later the dr. bent my finger backwards and 5 or 6 pops my finger was straight again. I've spent the last 5 days starring at my hand. Feels great to have my hand back
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Reviewer: David D, 45-54 on Treatment for less than 1 month
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I had my left hand injected on April 19, 2021 and have had GREAT results. The injections were not very painful, the numbing was a painful at first and the manipulation was painless and effective. IMMEDIATE RESULTS!!! Cost was $7000 for my deductible. Very little pain, minimal bruising and an easy process. Have my right hand scheduled in July. If you are dealing with DC, don’t hesitate to get this
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Reviewer: Ollecamp, 65-74 on Treatment for 1 to 6 months
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I had 2 injections on my left hand February 5, 2021. I have previously had surgery on both hands which turned out well. So when my fingers were bent about 80 degrees I thought I would try the injections. Never again!!! First of all it was very painful but worst of all it did not work. My insurance basically paid over $33,000 for nothing.
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Reviewer: JTS, 45-54 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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After reading reviews on this page, I was nervous about the inject. However, I did move forward with the procedure. The actual injection was painful for a few minutes and my hand did swell and was pretty sore the day after. Two days later, I returned for the manipulation. Again, I was nervous due to the pain and stiffness in my hand and finger. The Doctor administered a local anesthetic and with
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