The genetic disorder affects the palmar fascia, the thick layer of tissue found in the palm of the hand. Treatment is dependent on an individual’s symptoms and quality of life. Dupuytren’s disease is ...
Dupuytrens Contracture is a condition in which a person's fingers bend toward the palm and cannot be fully extended. The condition can make working, and even daily functioning, difficult. Dr. Tom ...
In a large, head-to-head trial pitting collagenase injections against limited fasciotomy as treatments for Dupuytren's contracture, the knife won. In the open-label trial, self-reported hand health ...
This is the first part of a three-part interview from Broncos Wire's Brandon Walker with Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback John Elway. This first story focuses on Elway's diagnosis of Dupuytren's ...
Dupuytren contracture is a disorder that can cause the fingers to curl in, primarily the ring and small fingers. It's a genetic condition mostly affecting men over 60 of Northern European descent.
This week, we are going to discuss a hand condition that is quite problematic and can be very limiting for patients suffering from this condition – Dupuytren’s contracture. Dupuytren’s contracture is ...
Endo has brought all hands on deck for its newest campaign to raise awareness about Dupuytren’s contracture and its available treatments. Dupuytren’s is a progressive condition in which the tissue ...
Former Olympic rower Sir Steve Redgrave has spoken about how a condition affecting his hands could impact his performance on ...
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5 Hand Exercises to Try for Dupuytren's Contracture
There are many ways to treat Dupuytren’s contracture, including injections and surgery. But if your symptoms are mild, you may be able to manage the condition with more conservative treatment, such as ...
During an appearance on NBC's 3rd Hour of Today, Hall of Fame quarterback John Elway revealed his 15-year battle with a hand condition that affects the ability of bent fingers to straighten. The ...
Xiaflex, the drug that treats Peyronie’s disease (curved penises), also treats Dupuytren's contracture (curled fingers). Six months after launching a branded campaign for the former condition, Xiaflex ...
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