Dupuytrens

Managing Dupuytren's Contracture
Physical therapy Stretching with the application of heat and ultrasonographic waves may be helpful in the early stages of Dupuytren contracture. The p...
Flat fingers disease
What Is Dupuytren's Contracture? Dupuytren's (du-pwe-TRANZ) contracture is a condition that gradually causes connective tissue (fascia) under the skin...
Dupuytren's contracture heat therapy
Heat: Applying heat to the palms of the hand prior to massage or exercise can help to loosen the tissues. Massage: Gently massage the thickened tissue...
Dupuytren contracture new treatment
Xiaflex was released last year by the FDA for non-surgically treating Dupuytren's contracture. This new injection, based in an enzyme, breaks down the...
Dupuytren's contracture ultrasound treatment
Does ultrasound help Dupuytren's contracture?Are there any new treatments for Dupuytren's contracture?What aggravates Dupuytren's contracture?Does phy...
Botox for dupuytren's contracture
Botulinum toxin may be used with all three techniques for release of Dupuytren contracture: Fasciotomy, fasciectomy, and collagenase. With collagenase...
Dupuytren's contracture surgery
During Dupuytren's contracture surgery, the surgeon makes a cut (incision) in your hand and takes out the thickened tissue. This can improve the mobil...
Dupuytren's contracture arm pain
The most common symptom is pain in the upper forearm. The pain may radiate down the forearm to the back of the wrist and hand. Unlike other nerve comp...
Dupuytren's contracture
Dupuytren's contracture (also called Dupuytren's disease) is an abnormal thickening of the skin in the palm of your hand at the base of your fingers. ...