Has anyone had needle aponeurotomy for Dupuytren's contracture?

I have not had needle aponeurotomy for my Dupuytren's contracture.

However, I investigated the procedure and then asked my rheumatologist whether it was a good option, since now I am treated with a small injection of cortisone in the palm of my hand just below the finger from which the tendon extends that is giving me major pain & problems.

He said he would never use the method on his patients because it causes scar tissue to form and recurrence of the cord.

So I do not consider it a viable alternative for me.

Recently my rheumatologist bought a portable ultrasound unit that he uses to guide the needle directly to the area around the tendon that he will inject the cortisone into.

He uses the "freezing the skin" method for most patients, but I prefer he inject me with a bit of lidocaine about two minutes before he starts the cortisone shot, and I don't feel a thing and can even drive myself home without pain.