Dupuytren's 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.

The National Institute for Clinical Excellence is examining needle fasciotomy for Dupuytren's contracture and will publish guidance on its safety and efficacy to the NHS in England and Wales. The ...

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 ...

For patients with Dupuytren contracture, initial outcomes are similar for surgery, needle fasciotomy, and collagenase, but outcomes are superior for surgery at two years, according to a study ...

Compared with limited fasciectomy for Dupuytren contracture, injections of the enzyme collagenase are less costly but also less effective at straightening fingers. Nonetheless, patients may prefer the ...

About Dupuytren's ContractureDC is a lifelong condition that may get worse over time. It's caused by a buildup of collagen in the hand, which forms a rope-like cord that pulls fingers toward the palm ...

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 ...

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Dupuytren contracture can appear as painless lumps or nodules under the skin of your hand, but progression over time can cause your fingers to curl in toward your palm. Dupuytren contracture is a ...

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.

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 73-year-old active lady. I recently noticed a wrinkle in my palm near my ring finger. I had a consultation with a nearby doctor, and he diagnosed Dupuytren’s contracture. He ...