Dupreys Contracture and blue badge

man869

Hi, I have dupreys contracture which is an incurable condition where essentially my hands can claw up.

I have not spoken to my doctor over a primary medical certificate. I would like to know other opinions.

I would like tongue the Prinary medical certifiate for a blue badge. Has anyone else with dupreys contracture got a blue badge in this way ?

looksee

When you say your hands can claw up, do you mean they have done so, or they may in the future? I also have a small degree of DC in one hand, it is not bad enough to cause issues but any contracture caused is fixed, not variable.

Someone may be able to tell you of their experience in looking for a blue badge in this situation, but really the only opinion that matters is your doctors'. From what I have seen in other discussions it seems unlikely, tbh. DC would not cause any issues of mobility getting from the car to your destination, which is the primary purpose of the blue card.

man869

They have not fully clawed up yet but have DC in both hands. I find it a little difficult changing gears and using the steering wheel as get pains keeping my hands opened and one one position.

banie01

The blue badge is awarded on the basis of restricted mobility/ability from car to destination. It's walking ability that's the primary factor.

Difficulty in controlling the car won't gain you a badge nor a primary medical cert.

man869

Does bad knees count ;)

NeoRox

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058235268/dupreys-contracture-and-blue-badge

A very late response but surgery is possible with this condition and joints can be straightened. You need to see a hand specialist.

looksee

I'd say you are not likely to get a blue badge, it is not an issue that affects your mobility and that is the main reason for getting it. (I have had a slight DC for many years, it has not got any worse and doesn't really affect me much, but I can understand how a more severe version of it could create problems).

skinthegoat

Dupuytrens Contracture is very common in Ireland and in most cases is fixed with a very simple operation - I know because I've had it done and very successfully. On the public system there's a waiting list, but it'll still be quicker than getting a disabled permit!